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CPT® 96158, Under Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 96158 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention Procedures.

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The provider, typically a psychologist, provides counseling and strategies for management of cognitive, emotional, social, cultural factors that impact management of a patient’s physical health problems in a one–to–one setting with the patient. This code represents the first 30 minutes of a face–to–face session with the patient.

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