96165 Hlth bhv ivntj group each additional
Also known as: group coaching extension, additional group intervention
Health behavior intervention (counseling and intervention) for groups, each additional 15-minute increment.
In Plain Language
additional group health education
Clinical Context
Extended group health behavior intervention when additional time is required for comprehensive group counseling.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.11 |
| Total RVU | 0.11 |
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 0.11, this code ranks in the 4th percentile among Medicine codes — 7.1x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96165?
CPT 96165 (Hlth bhv ivntj group each additional) is a Medicine code. Health behavior intervention (counseling and intervention) for groups, each additional 15-minute increment.
Who uses CPT code 96165?
CPT 96165 is used by Preventive Medicine, Behavioral Health, Public Health. Extended group health behavior intervention when additional time is required for comprehensive group counseling.
When is CPT 96165 used?
Extended group health behavior intervention when additional time is required for comprehensive group counseling.
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