98960 Edu & trn pt self-mgmt nqhp 1
Also known as: patient education, self-management training, disease education
Education and training for patient self-management provided by a non-physician healthcare provider for patients with one or more chronic conditions, per session.
In Plain Language
learning how to manage your condition; patient education class
Clinical Context
Used for non-physician provider patient education on disease management, medication use, lifestyle modifications, or self-care techniques for chronic conditions.
RVU Information
CPT 98960 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 98960?
CPT 98960 (Edu & trn pt self-mgmt nqhp 1) is a Medicine code. Education and training for patient self-management provided by a non-physician healthcare provider for patients with one or more chronic conditions, per session.
Who uses CPT code 98960?
CPT 98960 is used by Patient Education, Nursing, Health Coaching. Used for non-physician provider patient education on disease management, medication use, lifestyle modifications, or self-care techniques for chronic conditions.
When is CPT 98960 used?
Used for non-physician provider patient education on disease management, medication use, lifestyle modifications, or self-care techniques for chronic conditions.
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