CPT 97535Occupational TherapyTimed · 15-min units
Self-care / home management training
What CPT 97535 covers
CPT 97535 covers self-care and home management training — ADLs, compensatory techniques, safety procedures, and instruction of the patient and caregivers. Timed, 15-minute units.
Using 97535 on superbills
- Pediatric examples: dressing/feeding-skill training, adaptive equipment instruction, structured caregiver coaching.
- Strong fit for parent-coaching models common in early intervention-style private practice.
Documentation that supports it
- The ADL/IADL trained and method (task analysis, adaptation, caregiver teach-back)
- Timed minutes and who received instruction
Common ICD-10 pairings
Examples seen in pediatric practice — always code the diagnosis that fits the client.
F82F84.0G80.9R62.0
FAQ
Can 97535 cover parent training without the child present?
Payer rules differ on caregiver-only sessions. Document that training directly supports the child's plan of care; families submitting OON claims should confirm their plan's stance.
Related codes
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