AMA CPT® Assistant - 2002 Issue 8 (August)

Motion Analysis (August 2002)

August 2002 pages 5-7 Coding Communication:Motion Analysis Computerized motion analysis, represented by five new codes added to CPT 2002, is a useful diagnostic tool for improving clinical decision making for the management of individuals with complex movement disorders. These movement disorders may be neurological and/or musculoskeletal in origin, and can affect both children and adults. Movement disorders resulting in impaired walking ability may be seen in patients with many different diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury, amputation, stroke, spinal cord injury, or postpolio sequelae. Treatment options may include surgery and/or appropriate bracing or use of prosthetics...

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