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97152 Bhv id suprt assmt by 1 tech

Medicine

Also known as: Tech behavior assessment, Behavioral tech assessment, Technician behavior eval

Behavioral identification and supporting assessment performed by one technician under supervision for maladaptive and adaptive behaviors.

In Plain Language

Behavior observation and assessment by technician

Clinical Context

Supervised technician conducts behavioral observation and data collection. Used in autism and behavioral disorder intervention programs.

RVU Information

CPT 97152 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.

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

This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.

Specialties

Behavioral HealthDevelopmental Disabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 97152?

CPT 97152 (Bhv id suprt assmt by 1 tech) is a Medicine code. Behavioral identification and supporting assessment performed by one technician under supervision for maladaptive and adaptive behaviors.

Who uses CPT code 97152?

CPT 97152 is used by Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities. Supervised technician conducts behavioral observation and data collection. Used in autism and behavioral disorder intervention programs.

When is CPT 97152 used?

Supervised technician conducts behavioral observation and data collection. Used in autism and behavioral disorder intervention programs.

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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.