Medicine, 97010-97028 (Q&A) (April 1996)

April 1996 page 11d Coding Consultation Medicine, 97010-97028 (Q&A) Question A patient, being treated for multiple somatic complaints, receives two hot packs to his left knee and one hot pack to his left elbow. Can I report CPT code 97010 three times? Answer CPT codes 97010-97028 (as were many codes in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Section) were revised in the 1995 edition of CPT. Codes 97010-97028 describe the application of a modality that does not require direct (one-on-one) patient contact by the provider. Codes 97010-97028 describe the application of a modality to one or more areas; therefore...

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Article Overview

This article is a short CPT coding Q&A from CPT Assistant focused on the Medicine section and the 1995 revision context for a small code series. It is aimed at coders and billing staff who work with physical medicine and rehabilitation services and want to understand the scope of the guidance discussed in the question-and-answer format.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers quickly determine whether the article is relevant to CPT Medicine coding questions involving modality application and the handling of repeated services within a single encounter.

Article Sections

  1. Question

    Presents a coding scenario involving treatment of multiple somatic complaints and repeated application of a therapy service.

  2. Answer

    Summarizes the CPT guidance discussed in relation to the Medicine section code series and its revised edition context.

What You Will Learn

  • The scope of the CPT Medicine section code series discussed in the article
  • How a 1996 CPT Assistant Q&A frames coding of modality application services
  • The relevance of the 1995 CPT revision context to the discussion
  • The type of guidance available for physical medicine and rehabilitation coding questions

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing specialists
  • Compliance staff
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation practices

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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