For example, a surgical procedure causing the need for physical therapy is considered to be the initiation of a new or separate condition in a person who previously received physical therapy for another indication, and so qualifies the member to receive coverage for an additional course of physical...
A Note on CPT Code 97110 Perhaps the most common physical therapy CPT code seen is 97110—therapeutic exercises. This often denotes the bread and butter of what PTs do, especially with patients suffering from musculoskeletal dysfunctions. But you may be surprised to find it can be one of the...
Diseases (ICD), which, as of October 2015, isICD-10. Given the complexity of the new coding system, it can be difficult to decide which code—or codes—to use. To help navigate this territory, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)created this shortcut list of ICD-10 categories...
A Note on CPT Code 97110 Perhaps the most common physical therapy CPT code seen is 97110—therapeutic exercises. This often denotes the bread and butter of what PTs do, especially with patients suffering from musculoskeletal dysfunctions. But you may be surprised to find it can be one of the...
With our guide to billing, physical therapists and other rehab professionals can get best practices on coding, modifiers, and more.