ASF: Unhealthy Alcohol Use Screening and Follow-Up
Percentage screened for unhealthy alcohol use AND received brief intervention if positive screen.
Measure description
Percentage screened for unhealthy alcohol use AND received brief intervention if positive screen.
Eligible population
All adult members
Performance drivers
USPSTF Grade B recommendation under-implemented.
Documentation & PA strategy
Document AUDIT-C or single-question screening + brief intervention if positive. CPT 99408/99409 for billing.
Why HEDIS matters for prior authorization
Health plans align prior authorization criteria with HEDIS measures: documenting your patient meets the HEDIS definition often streamlines or eliminates PA hurdles. For Medicare Advantage in particular, plans are heavily incentivized via Star Ratings to push members and providers toward measure compliance, which translates into faster approvals for measure-aligned services.
Frequently asked questions
What does HEDIS measure ASF measure?
Percentage screened for unhealthy alcohol use AND received brief intervention if positive screen.
What drives performance on this measure?
USPSTF Grade B recommendation under-implemented.
How should clinicians document for this measure?
Document AUDIT-C or single-question screening + brief intervention if positive. CPT 99408/99409 for billing.
What is the eligible population?
All adult members
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