Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for body and upper extremity application of strapping-any age.
CPT 29200 describes the strapping of the thorax.
CPT 29240 describes strapping of the shoulder, such as Velpeau strapping.
CPT 29260 describes the strapping of the elbow or wrist.
CPT 29280 describes the strapping of the hand or finger.
CPT 97113 refers to aquatic therapy with therapeutic exercises, a procedure that involves instructing and supervising a patient in water-based therapeutic exercises. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 97113. 1. What is CPT 97113? CPT 97113 is a…
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CPT 95910 is a diagnostic test code for nerve conduction studies involving 7-8 studies. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, when to use, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 95910. 1. What is CPT 95910? CPT 95910 is a diagnostic test code used for nerve conduction…
If you are an eligible professional participating in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program, you have until 11:59 p.m. ET on February 29, 2016 to attest Meaningful Use for 2015 EHR reporting period. If you are participating in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, please refer to your state’s website for attestation information. If you are a…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is establishing a new POS code: 18 – Place of Employment/Worksite; described as: “a location, not described by any other POS code, owned or operated by a public or private entity where the patient is employed, and where a health professional provides on-going or episodic occupational medical,…
CPT 93976 refers to a duplex scan of arterial inflow and venous outflow of abdominal, pelvic, scrotal contents, and/or retroperitoneal organs in a limited study. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, when to use the code, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 93976 procedures. 1. What…
