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96156 Hlth bhv assmt/reassessment

Medicine

Also known as: health behavior assessment, behavioral health screen, lifestyle assessment

Health behavior assessment and reassessment (including administration and scoring of health behavior assessment instruments).

Clinical Context

Assessment of health risk behaviors, lifestyle factors, and health habits to identify intervention targets and guide preventive care counseling.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.40
Practice Expense RVU0.80
Malpractice RVU0.02
Total RVU3.22

Est. Medicare Payment

$107.55

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Preventive MedicineBehavioral HealthPrimary Care

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.