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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Evaluations |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | GO - Services delivered under an outpatient occupational therapy plan of care 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $68.47 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 97168 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $57.85 median of the 7 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 97168 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 97168 by major payers:

$63.68

$62.21

$62.93

$77.84
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Ryan Bays
Neurosurgical Associates, Ltd.
Hillaree Leif
Avera Mckennan
Kylie Scott
Midwestern University
Emily Schubbe
Central Michigan University
Baywood Medical Associates, PLLC
Andre C. Matthews, M.D.
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The CPT 97168 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 97168 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 97167-CPT | Low | 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 |
| 97168-CPT | Low | Ot 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 |
| 97169-CPT | Low | Athletic Trn Eval Low Cmplx, Athletic Training Evaluation Low Complexity Requiring These Components A History And Physical Activity Profile With No Comorbidities That Affect Physical Activity An Examination Of Affected Body Area And Other Symptomatic Or Related Systems Addressing 1 2 Elements From Any Of The Following Body Structures Physical Activity And Or Participation Deficiencies And Clinical Decision Making Of Low Complexity Using Standardized Patient Assessment Instrument And Or Measurable Assessment Of Functional Outcome Typically 15 Minutes Are Spent Face To Face With The Patient And Or Family |
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