96170 Hlth bhv ivntj fam wo pt first
Also known as: family caregiver counseling, caregiver health coaching
Health behavior intervention (counseling and intervention) for families without patient present, first 30 minutes.
In Plain Language
family health education without patient
Clinical Context
Health behavior counseling with family members or caregivers in absence of patient to address family dynamics and caregiver health promotion.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.50 |
| Total RVU | 1.50 |
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 1.50, this code ranks in the 70th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.9x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96170?
CPT 96170 (Hlth bhv ivntj fam wo pt first) is a Medicine code. Health behavior intervention (counseling and intervention) for families without patient present, first 30 minutes.
Who uses CPT code 96170?
CPT 96170 is used by Preventive Medicine, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health. Health behavior counseling with family members or caregivers in absence of patient to address family dynamics and caregiver health promotion.
When is CPT 96170 used?
Health behavior counseling with family members or caregivers in absence of patient to address family dynamics and caregiver health promotion.
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