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Also known as: behavior counseling extension, additional coaching
Health behavior intervention (counseling and intervention) for individuals, each additional 15-minute increment.
Clinical Context
Extended health behavior intervention when additional time is required for comprehensive counseling and behavior change strategies.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.57 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.19 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.00 |
| Total RVU | 0.76 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$25.38
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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