Medicine (April 2005)

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...

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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.

Why This Topic Matters

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.

Article Sections

  1. 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.

What You Will Learn

  • How this coding consultation frames group therapy reporting questions
  • What general CPT guidance is discussed for therapy services in a group setting
  • Which medicine-related coding topics are covered in the Q&A format
  • How the article is organized as an AMA comment-based consultation

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Therapy providers
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Compliance staff

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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