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97158 Group adapt bhv treatment by phy/qhp

Medicine

Also known as: Group behavioral therapy, Group adaptive treatment, Group behavior intervention

Group adaptive behavior treatment provided by qualified healthcare provider (physician or qualified health professional) for multiple patients.

In Plain Language

Group behavior therapy with provider

Clinical Context

Provider-delivered group behavioral intervention for developmental and behavioral disorders. Provides peer support and cost savings.

RVU Information

CPT 97158 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 HealthPsychologyDevelopmental Disabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 97158?

CPT 97158 (Group adapt bhv treatment by phy/qhp) is a Medicine code. Group adaptive behavior treatment provided by qualified healthcare provider (physician or qualified health professional) for multiple patients.

Who uses CPT code 97158?

CPT 97158 is used by Behavioral Health, Psychology, Developmental Disabilities. Provider-delivered group behavioral intervention for developmental and behavioral disorders. Provides peer support and cost savings.

When is CPT 97158 used?

Provider-delivered group behavioral intervention for developmental and behavioral disorders. Provides peer support and cost savings.

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