97811 Acup 1/> without estim each add 15
Also known as: acupuncture add-on, acupuncture continuation, extended acupuncture
Acupuncture treatment with one or more needles without electrical stimulation for each additional 15-minute period beyond the initial treatment time.
In Plain Language
additional needle treatment in 15-minute blocks
Clinical Context
Used to report additional 15-minute increments of acupuncture without electrical stimulation beyond the initial period.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.46 |
| Total RVU | 0.46 |
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 0.46, this code ranks in the 29th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.7x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 97811?
CPT 97811 (Acup 1/> without estim each add 15) is a Medicine code. Acupuncture treatment with one or more needles without electrical stimulation for each additional 15-minute period beyond the initial treatment time.
Who uses CPT code 97811?
CPT 97811 is used by Acupuncture, Pain Management, Physical Medicine. Used to report additional 15-minute increments of acupuncture without electrical stimulation beyond the initial period.
When is CPT 97811 used?
Used to report additional 15-minute increments of acupuncture without electrical stimulation beyond the initial period.
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