97551 Caregiver traing each additional 15
Also known as: Caregiver training add-on, Extended caregiver training, Additional instruction
Caregiver training for each additional 15-minute increment beyond the first 30 minutes.
In Plain Language
More caregiver training time
Clinical Context
Extended caregiver instruction beyond initial 30 minutes. Stacked for longer training sessions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.54 |
| Total RVU | 0.54 |
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 0.54, this code ranks in the 37th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.4x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 97551?
CPT 97551 (Caregiver traing each additional 15) is a Medicine code. Caregiver training for each additional 15-minute increment beyond the first 30 minutes.
Who uses CPT code 97551?
CPT 97551 is used by Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy. Extended caregiver instruction beyond initial 30 minutes. Stacked for longer training sessions.
When is CPT 97551 used?
Extended caregiver instruction beyond initial 30 minutes. Stacked for longer training sessions.
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