CPT 96159 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Medicine Services and Procedures • Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | • 11 - Office • None |
| Common Modifiers | • None • EP - Residential facility to Physician's office • 95 - Telemedicine - audio and video |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for CPT 96159 by major payers:
$28.54
$22.32
$29.72
$43.44
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 96159 | $19.96 | 1881918415 - TUSHAR ADVANI | 223500420 - CENTER FOR FAMILY GUIDANCE, PC | MT | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 96159 | $48.72 | 1710244991 - ALBA PERGJIKA | 364187449 | IL | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (2084P0804X) |
United | 96159 | $23.48 | 1841571841 - OMOTOLA AJIBADE | 223500420 - CENTER FOR FAMILY GUIDANCE, PC | IL | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 96159 | $19.01 | 1659996767 - BLUESKY TELEPSYCH | 851408702 - BLUESKY TELEPSYCH | IL | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 96159 | $46.77 | 1730263617 - MARK ALTER | 811324691 | PA | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (2084P0804X) |
United | 96159 | $25.35 | 1447499470 - MATTHEW ROBIN | 474008034 - (IL) BRIGHTLAND HEALTH LLC | IL | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 96159 | $22.37 | 1609193804 - SABA SYED | 10567661 - (IL) ASIAN HUMAN SERVICES FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC | IL | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 96159 | $22.37 | 1629046735 - AQEEL KHAN | 921247290 | IL | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 96159 | $41.06 | 1376063370 - ABBY FREDRICKSON | 910844563 | MN | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 96159 | $19.01 | 1447771787 - JADE JONES | 842494027 - BRIGHTSIDE MEDICAL | IL | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 96159 | $22.37 | 1851742100 - DAX WOLFORD | 361000540 - (IL) KATHERINE SHAW BETHEA HOSPITAL | IL | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 96159 | $19.96 | 1265894786 - JUSTIN LAM | 932870019 - (IL) LAKESIDE PSYCHIATRY | IL | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 96159 | $17.62 | 1720344526 - PRASHANTH TAMRAGOURI | 815006445 - (IL) PRASHANTH TAMRAGOURI | IL | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 96159 | $26.35 | 1831243831 - PAMELA VERGARA-RODRIGUEZ | 366006541 - (IL) VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION C | IL | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 96159 | $23.48 | 1942392212 - ATUL SHETH | 223500420 - CENTER FOR FAMILY GUIDANCE, PC | CA | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 96159 vs. Other Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention Procedures Codes
The CPT 96159 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 96159 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 96156-CPT | Low | Physician Supervision Of A Patient Under A Medicare-Approved Hospice (Patient Not Present) Requiring Complex And Multidisciplinary Care Modalities Involving Regular Physician Development And/Or Revision Of Care Plans, Review Of Subsequent Reports Of Patient Status, Review Of Laboratory And Other Studies, Communication (Including Telephone Calls) With Other Health Care Professionals Involved In The Patient's Care, Integration Of New Information Into The Medical Treatment Plan And/Or Adjustment Of |
| 96158-CPT | Low | Level 1 Hospital Emergency Department Visit Provided In A Type B Emergency Department; (The Ed Must Meet At Least One Of The Following Requirements: (1) It Is Licensed By The State In Which It Is Located Under Applicable State Law As An Emergency Room Or Emergency Department; (2) It Is Held Out To The Public (By Name, Posted Signs, Advertising, Or Other Means) As A Place That Provides Care For Emergency Medical Conditions On An Urgent Basis Without Requiring A Previously Scheduled Appointment; O |
| 96159-CPT | Low | Level 2 Hospital Emergency Department Visit Provided In A Type B Emergency Department; (The Ed Must Meet At Least One Of The Following Requirements: (1) It Is Licensed By The State In Which It Is Located Under Applicable State Law As An Emergency Room Or Emergency Department; (2) It Is Held Out To The Public (By Name, Posted Signs, Advertising, Or Other Means) As A Place That Provides Care For Emergency Medical Conditions On An Urgent Basis Without Requiring A Previously Scheduled Appointment; O |
| 96160-CPT | Low | Administration Of Patient-Focused Health Risk Assessment Instrument (Eg Health Hazard Apprai- Sal) With Scoring And Documentation Per Standar- Dized Instrument |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 96159. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 96159 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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