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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.
Athletic Trn Eval Mod Cmplx, Athletic Training Evaluation Moderate Complexity Requiring These Components A Medical History And Physical Activity Profile With 1 2 Comorbidities That Affect Physical Activity An Examination Of Affected Body Area And Other Symptomatic Or Related Systems Addressing A Total Of 3 Or More Elements From Any Of The Following Body Structures Physical Activity And Or Participation Deficiencies And Clinical Decision Making Of Moderate Complexity Using Standardized Patient Assessment Instrument And Or Measurable Assessment Of Functional Outcome Typically 30 Minutes Are Spent Face To Face With The Patient And Or Family
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Evaluations |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 10 - Telehealth in Patient's Home |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service GO - Services delivered under an outpatient occupational therapy plan of care |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 97170 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 97170 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 97170 by major payers:
$58.28
$57.41
$42.35
$77.09
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CPT 97170
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Lauren Schumacher
$332.38Published rateSantosh Shrestha
Siu Physicians & Surgeons Inc
$103.41Published ratePaul Berkowitz
Brightside Medical
$56.97Published rateAsifa Choudhry
Carle West Physician Group Inc
$53.02Published rateE And A Medical On The Go Healthcare Of South Florida LLC, E And A Healthcare On The Go
E And A Medical On The Go Healthcare Of South Florida LLC
$37.43Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 97170 vs. Other Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Evaluations Codes
The CPT 97170 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 97170 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 97170-CPT | Low | Athletic Trn Eval Mod Cmplx, Athletic Training Evaluation Moderate Complexity Requiring These Components A Medical History And Physical Activity Profile With 1 2 Comorbidities That Affect Physical Activity An Examination Of Affected Body Area And Other Symptomatic Or Related Systems Addressing A Total Of 3 Or More Elements From Any Of The Following Body Structures Physical Activity And Or Participation Deficiencies And Clinical Decision Making Of Moderate Complexity Using Standardized Patient Assessment Instrument And Or Measurable Assessment Of Functional Outcome Typically 30 Minutes Are Spent Face To Face With The Patient And Or Family |
| 97171-CPT | Low | Athletic Trn Eval High Cmplx, Athletic Training Evaluation High Complexity Requiring These Components A Medical History And Physical Activity Profile With 3 Or More Comorbidities That Affect Physical Activity A Comprehensive Examination Of Body Systems Using Standardized Tests And Measures Addressing A Total Of 4 Or More Elements From Any Of The Following Body Structures Physical Activity And Or Participation Deficiencies Clinical Presentation With Unstable And Unpredictable Characteristics And Clinical Decision Making Of High Complexity Using Standardized Patient Assessment Instrument And Or Measurable Assessment Of Functional Outcome Typically 45 Minutes Are Spent Face To Face With The Patient And Or Family |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 97170. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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