Rehabilitation & Speech Therapy

97130 CPT

Therapeutic interventions that focus on cognitive function; each additional 15 minutes

System

CPT code

Timing

Time-based — 15-min units

Add-on

Yes — needs a primary code

CPT 97130 is the add-on to 97129, reporting each additional 15 minutes of one-to-one cognitive function intervention.

When to use 97130

Add 97130 when cognitive rehab (97129) extends beyond the first 15 minutes.

How to bill it

Report one unit per additional 15 minutes alongside 97129 on the same date.

Common pitfalls

Billing 97130 without 97129.
Counting non-cognitive or group time toward the units.

Frequently asked questions

Can 97130 be billed alone?

No. It is an add-on that must accompany 97129 for cognitive function intervention.

How much time does each 97130 unit cover?

Each unit covers an additional 15 minutes of one-to-one cognitive intervention.

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