96041 Genetic counseling service each 30
Also known as: genetic counselor, hereditary counseling, genetic risk counseling
Genetic counseling service provided to patient or family for inherited disorders, each 30-minute increment.
In Plain Language
heredity discussion with expert; genetic risk assessment
Clinical Context
Professional consultation by certified genetic counselor to discuss inheritance patterns, genetic testing options, risks, benefits, and implications for patients or families.
RVU Information
CPT 96041 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96041?
CPT 96041 (Genetic counseling service each 30) is a Medicine code. Genetic counseling service provided to patient or family for inherited disorders, each 30-minute increment.
Who uses CPT code 96041?
CPT 96041 is used by Genetics, Neurology, Internal Medicine. Professional consultation by certified genetic counselor to discuss inheritance patterns, genetic testing options, risks, benefits, and implications for patients or families.
When is CPT 96041 used?
Professional consultation by certified genetic counselor to discuss inheritance patterns, genetic testing options, risks, benefits, and implications for patients or families.
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