How To Use CPT Code 6102F

CPT 6102F describes the safety counseling ordered by a provider for a patient with dementia. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples.

1. What is CPT Code 6102F?

CPT 6102F can be used to describe the safety counseling ordered by a provider for a patient with dementia. This code is used when the provider counsels the patient regarding safety concerns related to their condition, such as fall risk, gait imbalance, access to dangerous materials, suicidal ideations, abuse or neglect, or management of medications or finances.

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 6102F is: ‘Safety counseling for dementia ordered (DEM).’

3. Procedure

1. The provider assesses the patient’s condition and determines the need for safety counseling due to their dementia.
2. The provider orders safety counseling for the patient, addressing concerns such as fall risk, gait imbalance, access to dangerous materials, suicidal ideations, abuse or neglect, or management of medications or finances.
3. The provider documents the order of safety counseling for dementia and the date of the order in the patient’s healthcare record.

4. Qualifying circumstances

Patients eligible to receive CPT 6102F services are those with dementia, regardless of their age. The provider must order safety counseling for the patient, addressing concerns related to their condition. The counseling may also involve the patient’s guardian or caregiver. The code should be reported at least once within a 12-month period.

5. When to use CPT code 6102F

CPT code 6102F should be used when a provider orders safety counseling for a patient with dementia. It is appropriate to bill this code when the counseling addresses concerns related to the patient’s condition, such as fall risk, gait imbalance, access to dangerous materials, suicidal ideations, abuse or neglect, or management of medications or finances.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT 6102F, the provider must document the following information:

• Order of safety counseling for dementia
• Date of the order

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT 6102F, ensure that the provider has ordered safety counseling for a patient with dementia. There are no specific guidelines regarding reporting this code with other codes. However, it is important to accurately document the order of safety counseling and the date of the order.

8. Historical information

CPT 6102F was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 2012. There have been no updates to the code since its addition.

9. Examples

1. A provider orders safety counseling for a patient with dementia to address fall risk and gait imbalance.
2. A provider orders safety counseling for a patient with dementia to address access to dangerous materials and suicidal ideations.
3. A provider orders safety counseling for a patient with dementia to address abuse or neglect and management of medications or finances.
4. A provider orders safety counseling for a patient with dementia and their caregiver to address fall risk and gait imbalance.
5. A provider orders safety counseling for a patient with dementia and their guardian to address access to dangerous materials and suicidal ideations.
6. A provider orders safety counseling for a patient with dementia and their caregiver to address abuse or neglect and management of medications or finances.
7. A provider orders safety counseling for a patient with dementia to address fall risk, gait imbalance, and access to dangerous materials.
8. A provider orders safety counseling for a patient with dementia to address suicidal ideations, abuse or neglect, and management of medications or finances.
9. A provider orders safety counseling for a patient with dementia and their caregiver to address fall risk, gait imbalance, and access to dangerous materials.
10. A provider orders safety counseling for a patient with dementia and their guardian to address suicidal ideations, abuse or neglect, and management of medications or finances.