96156 Hlth bhv assmt/reassessment
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).
In Plain Language
health behavior evaluation
Clinical Context
Assessment of health risk behaviors, lifestyle factors, and health habits to identify intervention targets and guide preventive care counseling.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.40 |
| Total RVU | 2.40 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
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
With a work RVU of 2.40, this code ranks in the 82nd percentile among Medicine codes — 3.1x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96156?
CPT 96156 (Hlth bhv assmt/reassessment) is a Medicine code. Health behavior assessment and reassessment (including administration and scoring of health behavior assessment instruments).
Who uses CPT code 96156?
CPT 96156 is used by Preventive Medicine, Behavioral Health, Primary Care. Assessment of health risk behaviors, lifestyle factors, and health habits to identify intervention targets and guide preventive care counseling.
When is CPT 96156 used?
Assessment of health risk behaviors, lifestyle factors, and health habits to identify intervention targets and guide preventive care counseling.
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