96167 Hlth bhv ivntj fam first 30
Also known as: family counseling, family health coaching, family behavior intervention
Health behavior intervention (counseling and intervention) for families, first 30 minutes.
In Plain Language
family health education
Clinical Context
Family-based health behavior intervention addressing health behaviors and lifestyle changes with patient and family members present.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.77 |
| Total RVU | 1.77 |
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 1.77, this code ranks in the 74th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.3x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96167?
CPT 96167 (Hlth bhv ivntj fam first 30) is a Medicine code. Health behavior intervention (counseling and intervention) for families, first 30 minutes.
Who uses CPT code 96167?
CPT 96167 is used by Preventive Medicine, Family Medicine, Behavioral Health. Family-based health behavior intervention addressing health behaviors and lifestyle changes with patient and family members present.
When is CPT 96167 used?
Family-based health behavior intervention addressing health behaviors and lifestyle changes with patient and family members present.
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