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97129 Therapy ivntj first 15 minutes

Medicine

Also known as: Therapeutic intervention, PT intervention, Therapy session

Therapeutic intervention (including evaluation components) lasting 15 minutes or longer. Includes direct patient contact time for treatment planning and implementation.

Clinical Context

Billable unit for direct therapeutic intervention. First 15-minute block of time spent in direct patient contact.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.50
Practice Expense RVU0.16
Malpractice RVU0.01
Total RVU0.67

Est. Medicare Payment

$22.38

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Physical TherapyOccupational TherapyRehabilitation

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.