CPT 97154
Updated 5/6/2025
Reviewed by Nathan Liu, MD

Group adaptive behavior treatment by technician, face-to-face, per 15 minutes

Description

This code is used for group adaptive behavior treatments administered by a technician under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. The service targets developmental disabilities and maladaptive behaviors, focusing on improving social skills and communication, and is billed in 15-minute increments for sessions involving two or more patients.

Medicare Hospital Outpatient Reimbursement (OPPS)

OPPS Payment Rate

$29.79

Calculation:

x=$29.79

Patient Copayment / Coinsurance

$5.96

Calculation breakdown:

  • Minimum (20% of rate)$5.96
Top Modifiers
Code Crosswalks

No crosswalks found.

Alternate Codes

No alternates found.

Billed With Codes

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Sources

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Federal and State Datasets

  • List of CPT/HCPCS Codes, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • I/OCE Quarterly Release Files, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • Physician Fee Schedule Relative Value Files, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • OPPS Addendum B, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • ASC Payment Addenda, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)