97550 and caregivers definition

[ashtonmr32]

I have a question for the new parent/caregiver training code can this be used for training with RBTs, BCBAs, teachers and other professionals? Or is this just for parents? Please help for clarification.

 

[amyjph]

"For caregiver training services, we define a “caregiver” as “an adult family member or other individual who has a significant relationship with, and who provides a broad range of assistance to, an individual with a chronic or other health condition, disability, or functional limitation” and “a family member, friend, or neighbor who provides unpaid assistance to a person with a chronic illness or disabling condition.”

https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mln9201074-health-equity-services-2024-physician-fee-schedule-final-rule.pdf-0

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/11/16/2023-24184/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-cy-2024-payment-policies-under-the-physician-fee-schedule-and-other

https://codingintel.com/caregiver-training-services-cts/

Other payers may have different policies or definitions.

 

[ashtonmr32]

"For caregiver training services, we define a “caregiver” as “an adult family member or other individual who has a significant relationship with, and who provides a broad range of assistance to, an individual with a chronic or other health condition, disability, or functional limitation” and “a family member, friend, or neighbor who provides unpaid assistance to a person with a chronic illness or disabling condition.”

https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mln9201074-health-equity-services-2024-physician-fee-schedule-final-rule.pdf-0

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/11/16/2023-24184/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-cy-2024-payment-policies-under-the-physician-fee-schedule-and-other

https://codingintel.com/caregiver-training-services-cts/

Other payers may have different policies or definitions.

Thank you so much this helps alot