Evaluation and Management (August 2000)

August 2000 page 11a Coding Consultation Evaluation and Management, 98925-98929, 00025 (Q&A) Question Is it appropriate to report both an osteopathic manipulative treatment procedure with an evaluation and management (E/M) service? AMA Comment Osteopathic manipulative treatment is a form of manual treatment applied by a physician to eliminate or alleviate somatic dysfunction and related disorders. As stated in the osteopathic manipulative treatment guidelines in CPT, the physician performing the osteopathic procedure may additionally report an E/M service, if the patient's condition requires a significant separately identifiable service, above and beyond the usual preservice and postservice work associated with...

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Article Overview

This CPT coding article addresses a question about reporting an evaluation and management service in connection with an osteopathic manipulative treatment procedure. It is aimed at coding professionals and clinicians who need to understand the general documentation and reporting context for this type of same-day service. The article focuses on CPT guidance, related evaluation and management service considerations, and the modifier referenced in the discussion.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coders recognize when a separate evaluation and management service is being discussed in the context of an osteopathic procedure and where CPT guidance applies.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation

    Introduces the coding question and the general subject area addressed in the article.

  2. Question

    Presents the billing and reporting issue being raised for review.

  3. AMA Comment

    Provides the association’s explanatory discussion of the CPT guidance and the documentation context involved.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s general focus within CPT evaluation and management guidance.
  • The context for reporting a separate service with an osteopathic procedure.
  • The types of documentation and reporting concepts discussed in the article.
  • The role of the referenced modifier in this context.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Physician practices
  • Compliance staff
  • Osteopathic physicians

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed

Modifiers Discussed


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