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CPT 96164 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

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.

Level 3 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
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Medicine Services and Procedures

Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention Procedures

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

57 - Non-residential Substance Abuse Treatment Facility

99 - Other POS

Common Modifiers

None

HF

U2

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 96164 by major payers:

bcbs

$12.45

uhc

$9.68

aetna

$12.63

cigna

$23.53

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For billing codeCPT 96164
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United
96164$8.721649932617 - LADAWNTA HYLTON852938829WAClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
96164$7.731548519291 - GARY WATERS931881269WAClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
96164$10.311316371859 - DAYLEN GONZALES862493019WAClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
96164$7.731568974269 - STEFFANEE HOLT852331121WAClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
96164$7.731497114631 - HOLLY MEGINNISS1467923953WAClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
96164$8.891164704979 - MARGARET PATTERSON911352172WAClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
96164$13.861477931830 - MICHAEL LIGHT911631806WAClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
96164$7.361619375789 - CARLA CLYDE916064184WAClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
96164$9.821174197081 - BRINA CARRIGAN883162646WAClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
96164$10.311376324616 - BRENNA BOWSER475025949WAClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
96164$10.221538359179 - CHARLENE KALLUSCH871927518WAPsychologist (103T00000X)
United
96164$7.361588997043 - HEIDI GIBSON920986068WAClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
96164$7.361124415237 - DAWN SHEPHERD473737308WAClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
96164$20.221174097901 - ANNA AUSTING911631806WAClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
96164$7.731093209413 - AMY NIELSON831755703WAClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 96164 vs. Other Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention Procedures Codes

The CPT 96164 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 96164 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
96156-CPTLowPhysician 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-CPTLowLevel 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-CPTLowLevel 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
96164-CPTLowLevel 3 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

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 96164. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 96164 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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