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97156 Fam adapt bhv treatment gdn phy/qhp

Medicine

Also known as: Family behavior coaching, Parent training, Family behavioral therapy

Family adaptive behavior treatment including guardian/parent training provided by qualified healthcare provider for skill development.

In Plain Language

Parent training for behavior management

Clinical Context

Trains caregivers in behavioral strategies to support patient progress. Essential component of autism and developmental disability intervention.

RVU Information

CPT 97156 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 HealthPsychologyFamily Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 97156?

CPT 97156 (Fam adapt bhv treatment gdn phy/qhp) is a Medicine code. Family adaptive behavior treatment including guardian/parent training provided by qualified healthcare provider for skill development.

Who uses CPT code 97156?

CPT 97156 is used by Behavioral Health, Psychology, Family Therapy. Trains caregivers in behavioral strategies to support patient progress. Essential component of autism and developmental disability intervention.

When is CPT 97156 used?

Trains caregivers in behavioral strategies to support patient progress. Essential component of autism and developmental disability intervention.

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