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The CPT® Code 0365T refers to the billing for each additional 30 minutes of technician time involved in adaptive behavior treatment protocols. This procedure is conducted by a technician who has received training from a physician or another qualified healthcare professional, such as a behavioral analyst or licensed psychologist. The primary objective of adaptive behavior therapy is to address and modify maladaptive or destructive behaviors, replacing them with more appropriate techniques. Additionally, it aims to enhance deficient adaptive behaviors that may stem from impaired social or communication skills. The treatment protocol is specifically designed by the physician or qualified professional to target individual problems and goals related to behavioral treatment. During the session, the technician is responsible for documenting the treatment provided and subsequently reporting the outcomes back to the supervising physician or qualified professional. This professional then interprets the documented information and prepares a comprehensive report. It is important to note that CPT® Code 0364T is utilized for the initial 30 minutes of face-to-face technician time with a single patient, while CPT® Code 0365T is designated for each subsequent 30-minute increment of technician time.
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