96171 Hlth bhv ivntj fam without pt each
Also known as: caregiver coaching extension, additional family caregiver counseling
Health behavior intervention (counseling and intervention) for families without patient present, each additional 15-minute increment.
In Plain Language
additional family caregiver education
Clinical Context
Extended health behavior intervention with family/caregivers when additional time is needed for comprehensive caregiver counseling.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.54 |
| Total RVU | 0.54 |
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 0.54, this code ranks in the 37th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.4x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96171?
CPT 96171 (Hlth bhv ivntj fam without pt each) is a Medicine code. Health behavior intervention (counseling and intervention) for families without patient present, each additional 15-minute increment.
Who uses CPT code 96171?
CPT 96171 is used by Preventive Medicine, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health. Extended health behavior intervention with family/caregivers when additional time is needed for comprehensive caregiver counseling.
When is CPT 96171 used?
Extended health behavior intervention with family/caregivers when additional time is needed for comprehensive caregiver counseling.
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