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96161 Caregiver health risk assmt

Medicine

Also known as: caregiver risk assessment, family health assessment

Health risk assessment (behavior, social, psychological) performed with patient's caregiver or family member.

Clinical Context

Assessment of health risks in caregiver or family context to identify factors affecting patient health and guide family-based interventions.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.00
Practice Expense RVU0.10
Malpractice RVU0.00
Total RVU0.10

Est. Medicare Payment

$3.34

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

Specialties

Preventive MedicineGeriatricsFamily Medicine

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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.