The resources below provide information regarding insurance and billing information in tobacco cessation care. If your organization is introducing tobacco cessation into the health system, this information can be useful in terms of what is covered by insurance, Medicaid and Medicare and what is not covered.
Resources
ALA Billing Guide for Tobacco Screening and Cessation
Created by the American Lung Association.
New York State and New York City Joint Commissioner Letter to Healthcare Providers
Created by the New York State and New York City Departments of Health.
Billing Guide for Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Screening and Counseling for New York State
Created by the New York City Department of Health.
How Can I Get Tobacco Treatment Medications? - Insurance Guide
Created by the New York City Department of Health.