Coding Corrections (August 2010)

August 2010 page 13b Coding Corrections: The following questions and answers were in the June 2010 issue of CPT Assistant on page 8: Medicine: Physical Medicine and Rehabilition Question: How many times can CPT code 97035, Application of a modality to 1 or more areas; ultrasound, each 15 minutes, be reported if treating three body areas such as the neck, wrist, and knee on the same date of service? Answer: The supervised modality codes (97010-9728) and the constant attendance codes (97032-97039) include language in their code descriptors that indicate “application of a modality to one or more areas...

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Article Overview

This article is a corrections notice from CPT Assistant that addresses a small set of coding clarification items. It is relevant to coders working in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as procedural and special services coding, and it summarizes the subject areas and code references involved without reproducing the full guidance.

Why This Topic Matters

Corrections notices can affect how coders interpret previously published guidance and can help prevent outdated or incorrect reporting practices from being carried forward.

Article Sections

  1. Medicine: Physical Medicine and Rehabilition

    Covers a coding clarification related to therapy and modality reporting in a rehabilitation setting.

  2. Medicine/Special Services, Procedures and Reports

    Covers a correction to a previously stated procedure coding reference in the special services area.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s subject areas and how the corrections are organized.
  • Which coding topics were corrected in the cited CPT Assistant issue.
  • The general type of guidance addressed for rehabilitation and special services coding.
  • The code sets and code references mentioned in the corrections notice.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation practices

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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