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CPT 96165 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

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 4 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 96165 by major payers:

bcbs

$5.95

uhc

$4.42

aetna

$5.87

cigna

$15.24

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96165$16.821134437353 - ANDREA GRESETH363261413 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMMNNeonatal Nurse Practitioner (363LN0000X)
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96165$16.821336405711 - STEPHANIE SEASLY363261413 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMNYAddiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (207QA0401X)
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96165$16.821164463832 - MARK EVANS363261413 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMMNCardiovascular Disease Physician (207RC0000X)
United
96165$16.821942599543 - ALINA WICK363261413 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMMNInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
96165$16.821285963793 - DIMITRIOS GIANNAKIDIS363261413 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMMNVascular Neurology Physician (2084V0102X)
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96165$16.821376818757 - TAPAN THACKER363261413 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMMNNeurology Physician (2084N0400X)
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96165$16.821952858136 - ELLEN STOLL363261413 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMMNNeonatal Nurse Practitioner (363LN0000X)
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96165$16.821487889929 - BRITA WEGENER363261413 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMMNMedical Physician Assistant (363AM0700X)
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96165$16.821689077877 - MICHAEL FITZGERALD363261413 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMMNEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
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96165$12.761043861438 - SHERIFAT FORCEY363261413 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMTNPsychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (363LP0808X)
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96165$16.821942072707 - BROOKE RODY363261413 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMMNMidwife (176B00000X)
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96165$16.821316090301 - WILLIAM PUHL363261413 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMMNCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X)
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96165$16.821770849937 - KATIE FREEMAN363261413 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMMNOrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
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96165$16.821508420902 - HANNAH SAYNER363261413 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMMEPhysician Assistant (363A00000X)
United
96165$16.821639130149 - MICHAEL CUMMINGS363261413 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMMNInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
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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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 96165 vs. Other Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention Procedures Codes

The CPT 96165 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 96165 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
96165-CPTLowLevel 4 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
96167-CPTLowLevel 5 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
96168-CPTLowInitial Physician Evaluation And Management Of A Diabetic Patient With Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy Resulting In A Loss Of Protective Sensation (Lops) Which Must Include: (1) The Diagnosis Of Lops, (2) A Patient History, (3) A Physical Examination That Consists Of At Least The Following Elements: (A) Visual Inspection Of The Forefoot, Hindfoot, And Toe Web Spaces, (B) Evaluation Of A Protective Sensation, (C) Evaluation Of Foot Structure And Biomechanics, (D) Evaluation Of Vascular Status And Ski
96170-CPTLowFollow-Up Physician Evaluation And Management Of A Diabetic Patient With Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy Resulting In A Loss Of Protective Sensation (Lops) To Include At Least The Following: (1) A Patient History, (2) A Physical Examination That Includes: (A) Visual Inspection Of The Forefoot, Hindfoot, And Toe Web Spaces, (B) Evaluation Of Protective Sensation, (C) Evaluation Of Foot Structure And Biomechanics, (D) Evaluation Of Vascular Status And Skin Integrity, And (E) Evaluation And Recommendat

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 96165. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 96165 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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