AMA CPT® Assistant - 1997 Issue 2 (February)
Medicine, 97750 (Q&A) (February 1997)
February 1997 page 10a Coding Consultation Medicine, 97750 (Q&A) We used code 97752 to report bilateral isometric/isokinetic muscle testing. We are now told to report code 97750 to report these services. How is this code to be used to report these services? AMA Comment Code 97750 , Physical performance test or measurement (eg, musculoskeletal, functional capacity), with written report, each 15 minutes , was added to CPT in 1995 as a replacement for the following codes: 97720 Extremity testing for strength, dexterity, or stamina; initial 30 minutes, each visit 97721 each additional 15 minutes 97752 Muscle testing with torque curves...
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Article Overview
This article is a CPT coding consultation from AMA CPT Assistant that discusses a 1997 update in the Medicine section. It is aimed at coders and billing professionals who need to understand the scope of the revised testing code, how it relates to earlier deleted codes, and the general time-based reporting framework described in the guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers recognize that a newer CPT entry replaced earlier testing codes and clarifies the general category of services involved. That makes it relevant for anyone reviewing historical coding guidance, code revisions, or documentation for muscle and functional performance testing.
Article Sections
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Coding Consultation
Introduces a coding question about reporting a type of physical performance or muscle testing service. The section frames the issue as a comparison between an older approach and the revised Medicine code in CPT.
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AMA Comment
Summarizes the AMA’s explanation of the update to the CPT Medicine code family and the broader category of services it addresses. It also notes the historical relationship to previously deleted codes and the time-based nature of reporting.
What You Will Learn
- The general purpose of the CPT Medicine update discussed in the article
- How the article situates the revised code within the historical code family
- The broad documentation and time-based reporting considerations associated with this guidance
- Why the article is relevant to historical coding references and code transitions
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Coding auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Practice managers
- Clinicians documenting performance testing services
Codes Discussed
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