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    HCPCS S9441: Asthma Education, Non-Physician Provider, Per Session

    HCPCS Level II code S9441 represents a single session of asthma education provided by a non-physician provider, typically delivered as a structured education visit focused on asthma self-management, inhaler technique, trigger avoidance, and action plan review; service type is asthma education session and the typical site of service is outpatient clinic or community health/educational setting.

    For related coverage guidance, see recent payer policy updates: Fixed Wing Air Ambulance Transport, Air Ambulance, Ambulance Services (for Tennessee Only).

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    Clinical & Coding Specifications

    Clinical Context

    A school-age child with persistent asthma attends a scheduled education session with a certified asthma educator (non-physician provider) to review inhaler technique, trigger avoidance, peak flow monitoring, and a written asthma action plan. The session is 30–60 minutes and occurs in an outpatient clinic asthma education room or community health center. The clinical workflow starts with referral from the child’s pediatrician or pulmonologist. The non-physician provider (for example, a respiratory therapist, certified asthma educator, or nurse) reviews the patient’s history and current medications, assesses inhaler and spacer technique, measures peak expiratory flow if appropriate, teaches self-management and trigger control strategies, reviews and documents the individualized written asthma action plan, and communicates recommendations back to the referring clinician. Documentation includes session date/time, duration, educator credentials, education content covered, patient/caregiver understanding and return demonstration, and any changes recommended to the care plan.

    Related CPT Codes

    CPT CodeDescriptionRelationship to This Procedure
    G0108Diabetes outpatient self-management training services, group session (per 30 minutes)Analogous group self-management education structure; used by payers for chronic disease education group sessions when applicable
    G0176Physician or other qualified health care professional services for the supervision of a home health aide (per visit)Not directly linked but reflects supervision documentation that some payers may require for home-based education
    99401Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention(s) provided to an individual, approximately 15 minutesShorter individual counseling sessions that may be billed for focused asthma counseling if payer allows
    99402Preventive medicine counseling, approximately 30 minutesMid-length counseling comparable to shorter asthma education encounters
    99403Preventive medicine counseling, approximately 45 minutesLonger counseling sessions that align with extended asthma education visits

    Related Modifiers

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    ModifierDescriptionWhen to Use
    22Modifier –22 (Increased Procedural Services) is used when a reported procedure is substantially more extensive than normally required. The CPT Manual and CMS state it may be appended only when the…- When to use: Append modifier -22 to a procedural CPT code when the service performed is substantially more extensive than the usual service described by that code — i.e., the procedure required…
    23Modifier -23 (Unusual Anesthesia) is used on anesthesia service CPT codes when a procedure that normally requires no anesthesia or only local anesthesia must be performed under general anesthesia…- Use modifier -23 only on anesthesia CPT codes (00100–01999) when a procedure that normally requires no anesthesia or only local anesthesia must be performed under general anesthesia because of…
    52Modifier ‑52 (Reduced Services) indicates that a service or procedure was partially reduced or omitted at the provider’s discretion, allowing reporting of the basic procedure number with a qualifier…- Use modifier -52 when a physician or qualified health professional electively reduces or omits part of a procedure or service (for example, performing fewer required views or omitting a portion of…
    53Modifier 53 (Discontinued Procedure) signals that a surgical or diagnostic service was begun by the physician but terminated because of extenuating circumstances that threatened the patient’s…- Use modifier -53 when a physician/qualified healthcare professional has started a surgical or diagnostic procedure (e.g., anesthesia administered, incision or scope insertion) and then discontinues…
    62Modifier 62 indicates that two surgeons function as co‑surgeons, each performing distinct parts of the same primary surgical procedure. It is appended to the primary procedure code (and any…- Use modifier -62 when two surgeons act as co‑surgeons (both primary surgeons) on a single definitive primary procedure, each performing distinct parts of the same surgical procedure (append -62 to…

    Related Provider Taxonomies

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    Taxonomy CodeSpecialtyNotes
    251300000XLocal Education Agency (LEA)The term local education agency means a public board of education or other public authority legally constituted within a State to either provide admin…
    261QM0801XMental Health Clinic/Center (Including Community Mental Health Center)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities · Clinic/Center
    246Y00000XHealth Information Specialist/TechnologistAn individual with a high school diploma, on-the-job experience and coding education from seminars or college classes who passes a national certificat…
    103TF0200XForensic PsychologistA psychologist whose specialty is characterized by activities primarily intended to provide professional psychological expertise within the judicial a…
    1223G0001XGeneral Practice DentistryA general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, manag…
    2251S0007XSports Physical TherapistA licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, who has demo…
    363LX0106XOccupational Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · Nurse Practitioner
    364S00000XClinical Nurse SpecialistA registered nurse who, through a graduate degree program in nursing, or through a formal post-basic education program or continuing education courses…

    Related ICD-10-CM Codes

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    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    F17.200Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated
    F17.210Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
    J45.20Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
    J45.21Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
    J45.22Mild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticus
    J45.30Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    J45.31Mild persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
    J45.32Mild persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
    J45.40Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    J45.50Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated

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    Related Payer Policy Updates

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    PolicyPayerEffective Date
    Fixed Wing Air Ambulance TransportCigna2026-08-15
    Air AmbulanceAmbetter Georgia2026-08-01
    Ambulance Services (for Tennessee Only)UnitedHealthcare2026-08-01
    Ambulance Services (for New Mexico Only)UnitedHealthcare2026-08-01
    Clinical Policy: Air AmbulanceArizona Complete Health2026-08-01
    Clinical Policy: Air AmbulanceCentene2026-08-01
    Air AmbulanceCentene2026-08-01
    Clinical Policy: Air AmbulanceAmbetter Nevada2026-08-01
    Ambulance TransportProvidence Health Plan2026-07-01

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    HCPCS-LEVEL-II-S9446-GROUP-PATIENT-EDUCATION-NON-PHYSICIAN

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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