96168 Hlth bhv ivntj fam each additional
Also known as: family coaching extension, additional family intervention
Health behavior intervention (counseling and intervention) for families, each additional 15-minute increment.
In Plain Language
additional family health education
Clinical Context
Extended family-based health behavior intervention when additional time is needed for comprehensive family counseling.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.63 |
| Total RVU | 0.63 |
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 0.63, this code ranks in the 41st percentile among Medicine codes — 1.2x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96168?
CPT 96168 (Hlth bhv ivntj fam each additional) is a Medicine code. Health behavior intervention (counseling and intervention) for families, each additional 15-minute increment.
Who uses CPT code 96168?
CPT 96168 is used by Preventive Medicine, Family Medicine, Behavioral Health. Extended family-based health behavior intervention when additional time is needed for comprehensive family counseling.
When is CPT 96168 used?
Extended family-based health behavior intervention when additional time is needed for comprehensive family counseling.
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