April 2005 page 14
Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers
Medicine, 97110, 97139, 97150 (Q&A)
Question
Is it appropriate to report code
97116, Therapeutic procedure, one or more
areas, each 15 minutes; gait training (includes
stair climbing), and code 97150, Therapeuticprocedure(
s), group (2 or more individuals),
when a patient is receiving gait training in a
group setting?
AMA Comment
From a CPT coding perspective,
group therapeutic procedures include codes
97110-97139. If any of these procedures are performed
with two or more individuals, then only
97150 is reported. CPT code 97150 is reported
separately for each member of the group...
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Article Overview
This April 2005 coding consultation addresses a question in the medicine section of CPT-related guidance. It is relevant for coders, billers, and therapy providers who need to understand general reporting considerations for group-based therapeutic services and how the guidance distinguishes among related CPT therapy codes.
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Articles like this help coding professionals interpret specialty coding guidance and apply it consistently in therapy settings. It is especially useful when services are delivered in a group format and the correct reporting approach depends on the structure of the encounter.
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Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers
An AMA coding question-and-answer discussion focused on CPT guidance for therapy services delivered in a group setting. It explains the general reporting topic addressed by the consultation and the context in which the question arises.
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How this coding consultation frames group therapy reporting questions
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