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What CPT code is 97150?

by Chase Collins

What CPT code is 97150?

group therapy
The group therapy CPT code (97150) and the direct one-on-one 15-minute CPT Codes for therapeutic procedures (97110 – 97542) are subject to Medicare’s National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI).

What is the CPT code for aquatic therapy?

97113
Aquatic Therapy with Therapeutic Exercise (CPT code 97113) Aquatic therapy (CPT code 97113) should not be billed in situations where no exercise is being performed in the water environment (e.g., debridement of ulcers).

Is CPT 97150 a timed code?

97150 CPT Code Basics 97150 is not a timed (untimed) code. This means that each individual patient in the group is going to be charged for one unit of the group therapy code (CPT 97150 for PTs and OTs and CPT 92508 for SLPs), regardless of how much time was spent in the session.

Which code does the 59 modifier go on?

Modifier 59 may be reported with CPT code 75710 if a diagnostic angiography has not been previously performed and the decision to perform the revascularization is based on the result of the diagnostic angiography.

What does CPT code 97012 mean?

mechanical traction modality
From a CPT® coding perspective, 97012 is a physical medicine mechanical traction modality that does not require attendance.

Is aquatic therapy a timed code?

The correct code for billing aquatic physical therapy services is 97113. This is a timed code that includes therapeutic exercise, allowing one unit for each 15 minutes of direct service.

Who needs aquatic therapy?

Research studies have shown that aquatic therapy can help many patient populations especially those with the following Conditions:

  • Arthritis.
  • Fibromyalgia.
  • Severe De-Conditioning.
  • Chronic and Severe Pain.
  • Balance and walking problems.
  • Injuries to the shoulder, neck, low back, hip, knee ankle & foot.
  • Total knee/hip replacement.

What is a 25 modifier?

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) manual gives the definition of modifier -25 as. follows: (From CPT-4, copyright American Medical Association) “Significant, Separately Identifiable Evaluation and Management Service by the Same Physician on the Same Day of the Procedure or Other Service.”