(2023) Therapeutic Exercise CPT Codes 97110 & 97112

The CPT codes 97110 and 97112 both refer to therapeutic exercises that each last for 15 minutes per area. However, their applications and purposes are very varied. As for CPT code 97110, it encompasses exercises intended to develop strength, endurance, flexibility, and range of motion. On the other hand, CPT code 97112 emphasizes neuromuscular reeducation – a process in which the patient relearns or improves skills that involve balance, movement, coordination, kinesthetic sense, posture, and proprioception for activities that involve stánding and sitting.

CPT Code 97110

Long description of CPT code 97110: Therapeutic procedure, 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes; therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility.

Short description: Therapeutic exercise for strength, endurance, ROM and flexibility.

Lay-term explanation: This covers various exercises designed to improve strength, stamina, joint movement and flexibility.

CPT Code 97112

Long description of CPT code 97112 : Therapeutic procedure, 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes; neuromuscular reeducation of movement, balance, coordination, kinesthetic sense, posture, and/or proprioception for sitting and/or standing activities.

Short description: Therapeutic exercises for neuromuscular reeducation.

Lay-term explanation: This involves exercises intended to retrain muscles and nerves to improve movement, balance, and coordination for activities while sitting or standing.