97129 Therapy ivntj first 15 minutes
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.
In Plain Language
Therapy session with treatment
Clinical Context
Billable unit for direct therapeutic intervention. First 15-minute block of time spent in direct patient contact.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.50 |
| Total RVU | 0.50 |
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 0.50, this code ranks in the 34th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.6x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 97129?
CPT 97129 (Therapy ivntj first 15 minutes) is a Medicine code. Therapeutic intervention (including evaluation components) lasting 15 minutes or longer. Includes direct patient contact time for treatment planning and implementation.
Who uses CPT code 97129?
CPT 97129 is used by Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation. Billable unit for direct therapeutic intervention. First 15-minute block of time spent in direct patient contact.
When is CPT 97129 used?
Billable unit for direct therapeutic intervention. First 15-minute block of time spent in direct patient contact.
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