Tobacco cessation code along w/ office visit

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I am a coder for a pulmonology office and on a everyday basis the doctor will see the patient in the office for a follow up or a new pt either using a office visit code or new patient code and if the patient smokes they will document how many minutes they discuss smoking. My question is would I add a modifier 25 to the office visit code or does it not require a 25 since it is including in the visit? Thanks

Tobacco cessation code along w/ office visit