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A computerized dynamic posturography sensory organization test (CDP-SOT) is a specialized assessment designed to evaluate balance impairments in patients. This test is crucial for differentiating between various underlying causes of balance issues, which may include sensory, motor, and central adaptive factors. During the procedure, the patient stands on a moveable support surface that is housed within a dynamic enclosure. The use of a computer allows for precise manipulation of both the support surface and the surrounding enclosure, creating a controlled environment for testing. The CDP-SOT is conducted under six specific conditions: eyes open, eyes closed, visual sway, platform sway, eyes closed platform sway, and platform and visual sway. Each condition is designed to challenge the patient's vestibular balance control and assess how the central nervous system adapts to perceived changes in the support surface, both with and without visual input. By systematically altering sensory information, the test creates scenarios that simulate real-world balance challenges. This comprehensive evaluation not only helps in identifying the nature of balance impairments but also aids in developing targeted treatment strategies. The results of the test are interpreted and reported, providing valuable insights into the patient's balance capabilities and potential areas for intervention.
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The computerized dynamic posturography sensory organization test (CDP-SOT) is indicated for patients experiencing balance impairments. The following conditions may warrant the performance of this test:
The procedure for conducting the computerized dynamic posturography sensory organization test (CDP-SOT) involves several key steps to ensure accurate assessment of the patient's balance capabilities.
After the completion of the computerized dynamic posturography sensory organization test (CDP-SOT), the patient may receive immediate feedback regarding their performance. The results, including any identified balance impairments, will be documented in a report that can be shared with the referring physician or healthcare provider. Depending on the findings, further evaluation or intervention may be recommended. Patients are typically advised to resume normal activities unless otherwise directed, and any specific recommendations for follow-up care or rehabilitation will be provided based on the test outcomes. It is essential for healthcare providers to discuss the implications of the test results with the patient to ensure a clear understanding of the next steps in their care plan.
| Short Descr | CDP-SOT 6 COND W/I&R | Medium Descr | CDP-SOT 6 CONDITIONS W/INTERPRETATION & REPORT | Long Descr | Computerized dynamic posturography sensory organization test (CDP-SOT), 6 conditions (ie, eyes open, eyes closed, visual sway, platform sway, eyes closed platform sway, platform and visual sway), including interpretation and report; | Status Code | Active Code | Global Days | XXX - Global Concept Does Not Apply | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 1 - Diagnostic Tests for Radiology Services | Multiple Procedures (51) | 0 - No payment adjustment rules for multiple procedures apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 0 - 150% payment adjustment for bilateral procedures does NOT apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 0 - Payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure... | Co-Surgeons (62) | 0 - Co-surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Team Surgery (66) | 0 - Team surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | APC Status Indicator | STV-Packaged Codes | Type of Service (TOS) | 1 - Medical Care | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | T2D - Other tests - other | MUE | 1 | CCS Clinical Classification | 227 - Other diagnostic procedures (interview, evaluation, consultation) |
| 59 | Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25. | 26 | Professional component: certain procedures are a combination of a physician or other qualified health care professional component and a technical component. when the physician or other qualified health care professional component is reported separately, the service may be identified by adding modifier 26 to the usual procedure number. | XU | Unusual non-overlapping service, the use of a service that is distinct because it does not overlap usual components of the main service | TC | Technical component; under certain circumstances, a charge may be made for the technical component alone; under those circumstances the technical component charge is identified by adding modifier 'tc' to the usual procedure number; technical component charges are institutional charges and not billed separately by physicians; however, portable x-ray suppliers only bill for technical component and should utilize modifier tc; the charge data from portable x-ray suppliers will then be used to build customary and prevailing profiles | XE | Separate encounter, a service that is distinct because it occurred during a separate encounter | X1 | Continuous/broad services: for reporting services by clinicians, who provide the principal care for a patient, with no planned endpoint of the relationship; services in this category represent comprehensive care, dealing with the entire scope of patient problems, either directly or in a care coordination role; reporting clinician service examples include, but are not limited to: primary care, and clinicians providing comprehensive care to patients in addition to specialty care | 52 | Reduced services: under certain circumstances a service or procedure is partially reduced or eliminated at the discretion of the physician or other qualified health care professional. under these circumstances the service provided can be identified by its usual procedure number and the addition of modifier 52, signifying that the service is reduced. this provides a means of reporting reduced services without disturbing the identification of the basic service. note: for hospital outpatient reporting of a previously scheduled procedure/service that is partially reduced or cancelled as a result of extenuating circumstances or those that threaten the well-being of the patient prior to or after administration of anesthesia, see modifiers 73 and 74 (see modifiers approved for asc hospital outpatient use). | GW | Service not related to the hospice patient's terminal condition | GA | Waiver of liability statement issued as required by payer policy, individual case | 53 | Discontinued procedure: under certain circumstances, the physician or other qualified health care professional may elect to terminate a surgical or diagnostic procedure. due to extenuating circumstances or those that threaten the well being of the patient, it may be necessary to indicate that a surgical or diagnostic procedure was started but discontinued. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 53 to the code reported by the individual for the discontinued procedure. note: this modifier is not used to report the elective cancellation of a procedure prior to the patient's anesthesia induction and/or surgical preparation in the operating suite. for outpatient hospital/ambulatory surgery center (asc) reporting of a previously scheduled procedure/service that is partially reduced or cancelled as a result of extenuating circumstances or those that threaten the well being of the patient prior to or after administration of anesthesia, see modifiers 73 and 74 (see modifiers approved for asc hospital outpatient use). | GY | Item or service statutorily excluded, does not meet the definition of any medicare benefit or, for non-medicare insurers, is not a contract benefit | KX | Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met | RT | Right side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body) | XS | Separate structure, a service that is distinct because it was performed on a separate organ/structure |
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| 2020-01-01 | Changed | Code description changed. |
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| 1997-01-01 | Added | First appearance in code book in 1997. |
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