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CPT 97167 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: October 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.

Ot Eval High Complex 60 Min, Occupational Therapy Evaluation High Complexity Requiring These Components An Occupational Profile And Medical And Therapy History Which Includes Review Of Medical And Or Therapy Records And Extensive Additional Review Of Physical Cognitive Or Psychosocial History Related To Current Functional Performance An Assessment S That Identifies 5 Or More Performance Deficits Ie Relating To Physical Cognitive Or Psychosocial Skills That Result In Activity Limitations And Or Participation Restrictions And Clinical Decision Making Of High Analytic Complexity Which Includes An Analysis Of The Patient Profile Analysis Of Data From Comprehensive Assessment S And Consideration Of Multiple Treatment Options Patient Presents With Comorbidities That Affect Occupational Performance Significant Modification Of Tasks Or Assistance Eg Physical Or Verbal With Assessment S Is Necessary To Enable Patient To Complete Evaluation Component Typically 60 Minutes Are Spent Face To Face With The Patient And Or Family
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Medicine Services and Procedures

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Evaluations

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

Common Modifiers

GO - Services delivered under an outpatient occupational therapy plan of care

KX - Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee Schedule$100.54 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 97167
Medicaid Fee Schedule$85.00 median of the 7 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 97167

National average reimbursement for CPT 97167 by major payers:

bcbs

$94.35

uhc

$91.76

aetna

$92.24

cigna

$109.88

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CPT 97167
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Lauren Schumacher

    ILPsychiatry PhysicianNPI 1871912683Tax ID 94-3281657

    $546.28Published rate
  2. Marissa Carraway

    Crouse Radiology Associates LLP / East Carolina University / Ecu Medicine Neurology Mri

    NCPsychologistNPI 1669807095Tax ID 56-6000403

    $144.94Published rate
  3. Neve Inc, Avada Audiology & Hearing Care

    MNAudiologist-Hearing Aid FitterNPI 1437487675Tax ID 26-2916543

    $92.65Published rate
  4. Christopher Johnson

    Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation Inc

    ILPsychiatry PhysicianNPI 1205975448Tax ID 37-1158318

    $77.47Published rate
  5. Giselle Aquino

    FLSpeech-Language PathologistNPI 1700494481Tax ID 87-2614339

    $35.00Published rate

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CPT 97167 vs. Other Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Evaluations Codes

The CPT 97167 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Evaluations. 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 97167 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
97166-CPTLowOt Eval Mod Complex 45 Min, Occupational Therapy Evaluation Moderate Complexity Requiring These Components An Occupational Profile And Medical And Therapy History Which Includes An Expanded Review Of Medical And Or Therapy Records And Additional Review Of Physical Cognitive Or Psychosocial History Related To Current Functional Performance An Assessment S That Identifies 3 5 Performance Deficits Ie Relating To Physical Cognitive Or Psychosocial Skills That Result In Activity Limitations And Or Participation Restrictions And Clinical Decision Making Of Moderate Analytic Complexity Which Includes An Analysis Of The Occupational Profile Analysis Of Data From Detailed Assessment S And Consideration Of Several Treatment Options Patient May Present With Comorbidities That Affect Occupational Performance Minimal To Moderate Modification Of Tasks Or Assistance Eg Physical Or Verbal With Assessment S Is Necessary To Enable Patient To Complete Evaluation Component Typically 45 Minutes Are Spent Face To Face With The Patient And Or Family
97167-CPTLowOt Eval High Complex 60 Min, Occupational Therapy Evaluation High Complexity Requiring These Components An Occupational Profile And Medical And Therapy History Which Includes Review Of Medical And Or Therapy Records And Extensive Additional Review Of Physical Cognitive Or Psychosocial History Related To Current Functional Performance An Assessment S That Identifies 5 Or More Performance Deficits Ie Relating To Physical Cognitive Or Psychosocial Skills That Result In Activity Limitations And Or Participation Restrictions And Clinical Decision Making Of High Analytic Complexity Which Includes An Analysis Of The Patient Profile Analysis Of Data From Comprehensive Assessment S And Consideration Of Multiple Treatment Options Patient Presents With Comorbidities That Affect Occupational Performance Significant Modification Of Tasks Or Assistance Eg Physical Or Verbal With Assessment S Is Necessary To Enable Patient To Complete Evaluation Component Typically 60 Minutes Are Spent Face To Face With The Patient And Or Family
97168-CPTLowOt Re Eval Est Plan Care, Re Evaluation Of Occupational Therapy Established Plan Of Care Requiring These Components An Assessment Of Changes In Patient Functional Or Medical Status With Revised Plan Of Care An Update To The Initial Occupational Profile To Reflect Changes In Condition Or Environment That Affect Future Interventions And Or Goals And A Revised Plan Of Care A Formal Reevaluation Is Performed When There Is A Documented Change In Functional Status Or A Significant Change To The Plan Of Care Is Required Typically 30 Minutes Are Spent Face To Face With The Patient And Or Family

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 97167. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 97167 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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