Medicine, 90875, 90901 (Q&A) (April 1998)

April 1998 page 14c Coding Consultation Medicine, 90875, 90901 (Q&A) Question Can code 90875 and code 90901 be reported together on the same date of service if two different types of biofeedback are performed? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, it is not appropriate to report code 90901 with code 90875 , because code 90875 includes biofeedback training by any modality. If you are using two different types of modalities for biofeedback, it is still included in the one code. Whether or not to report either code 90875 or 90901 is dependent on if individual psychophysiological therapy is...

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Article Overview

This April 1998 Coding Consultation item addresses a CPT-focused question about whether two medicine services associated with biofeedback can be reported together when different modalities are used. It is useful for coders, billers, auditors, and compliance staff who need to understand the article’s scope, its CPT emphasis, and the general reporting issue discussed.

Why This Topic Matters

The piece highlights a common documentation and code-selection question in medicine coding and shows that the answer depends on service content rather than the number of modalities used. It is relevant to anyone reviewing CPT reporting practices for psychophysiological therapy and biofeedback-related services.

Article Sections

  1. Question

    Presents the coding question being asked about reporting medicine services on the same date of service.

  2. AMA Comment

    Summarizes the AMA’s CPT coding commentary on the reporting issue and the broader service context discussed.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s overall CPT coding focus
  • How the question frames same-day reporting of medicine services
  • The general topic of biofeedback-related service reporting
  • The role of psychophysiological therapy in the discussion

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Physician practices

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