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T2017 Habil res waiver 15 minutes

Other HCPCS

Also known as: Hab residential services, Residential habilitation

Habilitation residential services under waiver, billed per 15-minute interval. Time-based support for functional skill development and independence in residential community settings.

In Plain Language

Timed daily living support; Residential skills coaching

Clinical Context

Intensive 15-minute interval billing for residential habilitation ensuring individuals with developmental disabilities receive support proportionate to actual service time needed.

RVU Information

CPT T2017 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.

Billing & Documentation

This HCPCS code requires documentation of medical necessity and a valid physician order. Coverage and reimbursement policies vary by payer. Check with the specific insurer for prior authorization requirements.

Specialties

Developmental disabilitiesResidential servicesCommunity living

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code T2017?

CPT T2017 (Habil res waiver 15 minutes) is a Other HCPCS code. Habilitation residential services under waiver, billed per 15-minute interval. Time-based support for functional skill development and independence in residential community settings.

Does Medicare cover T2017?

Medicare coverage for T2017 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Intensive 15-minute interval billing for residential habilitation ensuring individuals with developmental disabilities receive support proportionate to actual service time needed. A physician order is typically required.

When is CPT T2017 used?

Intensive 15-minute interval billing for residential habilitation ensuring individuals with developmental disabilities receive support proportionate to actual service time needed.

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.