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97552 Group caregiver training

Medicine

Also known as: Group caregiver training, Family group education, Group care instruction

Group caregiver training for multiple families or care providers on common care techniques and disease management strategies.

In Plain Language

Group training for caregivers

Clinical Context

Cost-effective group format for caregiver education. Provides peer support among family members.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.23
Total RVU0.23

Est. Medicare Payment

$7.68

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 0.23, this code ranks in the 13th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.4x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

RehabilitationOccupational Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 97552?

CPT 97552 (Group caregiver training) is a Medicine code. Group caregiver training for multiple families or care providers on common care techniques and disease management strategies.

Who uses CPT code 97552?

CPT 97552 is used by Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy. Cost-effective group format for caregiver education. Provides peer support among family members.

When is CPT 97552 used?

Cost-effective group format for caregiver education. Provides peer support among family members.

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