96159 Hlth bhv ivntj indiv each additional
Also known as: behavior counseling extension, additional coaching
Health behavior intervention (counseling and intervention) for individuals, each additional 15-minute increment.
In Plain Language
additional healthy behavior coaching
Clinical Context
Extended health behavior intervention when additional time is required for comprehensive counseling and behavior change strategies.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.57 |
| Total RVU | 0.57 |
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 0.57, this code ranks in the 38th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.4x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96159?
CPT 96159 (Hlth bhv ivntj indiv each additional) is a Medicine code. Health behavior intervention (counseling and intervention) for individuals, each additional 15-minute increment.
Who uses CPT code 96159?
CPT 96159 is used by Preventive Medicine, Behavioral Health, Psychology. Extended health behavior intervention when additional time is required for comprehensive counseling and behavior change strategies.
When is CPT 96159 used?
Extended health behavior intervention when additional time is required for comprehensive counseling and behavior change strategies.
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