98961 Edu & trn pt slf-mgmt nqhp 2-4
Also known as: patient education series, 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, two to four sessions.
In Plain Language
multiple education sessions for managing your condition
Clinical Context
Used for a series of two to four patient education sessions on disease management by non-physician providers.
RVU Information
CPT 98961 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 98961?
CPT 98961 (Edu & trn pt slf-mgmt nqhp 2-4) 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, two to four sessions.
Who uses CPT code 98961?
CPT 98961 is used by Patient Education, Nursing, Health Coaching. Used for a series of two to four patient education sessions on disease management by non-physician providers.
When is CPT 98961 used?
Used for a series of two to four patient education sessions on disease management by non-physician providers.
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