96160 Pt-focused hlth risk assmt
Also known as: risk assessment, health risk screen
Health risk assessment (behavior, social, psychological) to identify modifiable risk factors for health outcome improvement.
In Plain Language
health risk check; personal health evaluation
Clinical Context
Standardized assessment of personal health risks and protective factors to guide preventive interventions and health promotion strategies.
RVU Information
CPT 96160 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 96160?
CPT 96160 (Pt-focused hlth risk assmt) is a Medicine code. Health risk assessment (behavior, social, psychological) to identify modifiable risk factors for health outcome improvement.
Who uses CPT code 96160?
CPT 96160 is used by Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Behavioral Health. Standardized assessment of personal health risks and protective factors to guide preventive interventions and health promotion strategies.
When is CPT 96160 used?
Standardized assessment of personal health risks and protective factors to guide preventive interventions and health promotion strategies.
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