96164 Hlth bhv ivntj group first 30
Also known as: group health coaching, group behavior intervention, group counseling
Health behavior intervention (counseling and intervention) for groups, first 30 minutes.
In Plain Language
group health education
Clinical Context
Group-based health behavior intervention and counseling to promote lifestyle change and healthy behaviors across multiple participants.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.24 |
| Total RVU | 0.24 |
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 0.24, this code ranks in the 15th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.3x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96164?
CPT 96164 (Hlth bhv ivntj group first 30) is a Medicine code. Health behavior intervention (counseling and intervention) for groups, first 30 minutes.
Who uses CPT code 96164?
CPT 96164 is used by Preventive Medicine, Behavioral Health, Public Health. Group-based health behavior intervention and counseling to promote lifestyle change and healthy behaviors across multiple participants.
When is CPT 96164 used?
Group-based health behavior intervention and counseling to promote lifestyle change and healthy behaviors across multiple participants.
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