97130 Therapy ivntj each additional 15 minutes
Also known as: Therapy add-on, Additional therapy time, Extended intervention
Therapeutic intervention for each additional 15-minute increment beyond the first 15 minutes of direct patient contact.
In Plain Language
Additional therapy time beyond first 15 minutes
Clinical Context
Used to bill additional 15-minute blocks of direct therapeutic intervention time.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.48 |
| Total RVU | 0.48 |
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 0.48, this code ranks in the 31st 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 97130?
CPT 97130 (Therapy ivntj each additional 15 minutes) is a Medicine code. Therapeutic intervention for each additional 15-minute increment beyond the first 15 minutes of direct patient contact.
Who uses CPT code 97130?
CPT 97130 is used by Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation. Used to bill additional 15-minute blocks of direct therapeutic intervention time.
When is CPT 97130 used?
Used to bill additional 15-minute blocks of direct therapeutic intervention time.
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