CPT Code 97039 | Unlisted Modality
CPT code 97039 is used by healthcare providers to report physical therapy procedures performed using a modality that is not covered by standard CPT codes. This code serves as a catch-all option for procedures not covered by standard codes and helps ensure patients receive appropriate treatment reimbursement. The type and time of the modality must be specified for proper reporting.
Description
The CPT book defines CPT code 97039 as follows: “Unlisted modality (specify type and time if constant attendance).”
Procedure
When a healthcare provider employs a physical therapy modality that lacks a specific code, they can use 97039 to report the procedure.
This code is used when the provider performs a physical therapy procedure using a modality not covered by any of the standard and active Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes.
97039 is only applicable when an existing CPT® code does not represent the physical therapy modality in question.
In such cases, this code serves as a catch-all option for healthcare providers to report procedures that are not covered by the standard codes.
By using 97039, healthcare providers can ensure that their patients receive the appropriate reimbursement for their physical therapy treatments, even when a specific code does not exist for the modality.
