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title: "CPT 97163: Physical therapy evaluation, high complexity | BillingBrief"
description: "An initial physical therapy evaluation of high complexity."
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# 97163 Physical therapy evaluation, high complexity

CPT · [BillingBrief summary](#source)

An initial physical therapy evaluation of high complexity.

## Related codes

-   [`97161` Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity CPT](https://billingbrief.com/cpt/97161/)
-   [`97162` Physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity CPT](https://billingbrief.com/cpt/97162/)
-   [`97164` Physical therapy re-evaluation CPT](https://billingbrief.com/cpt/97164/)

## From the source

This is BillingBrief’s own explanation, not the official CPT descriptor. For the official code set, see the [American Medical Association](https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt).

Code set

CPT

Category

Physical therapy

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