AMA CPT® Assistant - 2017 Issue 12 (December)
Medicine: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Q&A) (December 2017)
December 2017 page 15c Medicine: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Question: Is it appropriate to report code 97110 for post-isometric relaxation (PIR) technique? Answer: Yes, it is appropriate to report code 97110 , Therapeutic procedure, 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes; therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility, for this therapeutic exercise technique. Medicine: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. CPT® Assistant. 2017; December 2017 page 15c ...
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Article Overview
This article is a short CPT Assistant question-and-answer item in physical medicine and rehabilitation. It is intended for coders and billers who need to understand how the topic is treated in the CPT framework and whether a particular therapeutic exercise technique falls within the guidance discussed. The content is narrowly focused and suitable for readers looking for concise coding clarification from an AMA source.
Why This Topic Matters
Short Q&A guidance like this can affect code selection in therapy-related claims and helps maintain consistency with CPT Assistant commentary. It is useful when reviewing whether a specific rehabilitation technique is addressed within standard therapeutic procedure reporting.
Article Sections
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December 2017 page 15c
A brief question-and-answer discussion from CPT Assistant in the physical medicine and rehabilitation area. The section covers a therapy coding topic and related CPT guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a physical medicine and rehabilitation coding question
- What type of CPT Assistant guidance is provided for a therapeutic exercise technique
- How to identify the general topic addressed in this short Q&A format article
- Which coding area the discussion belongs to within medicine and rehabilitation
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Therapy billing staff
- Compliance personnel
- Reimbursement professionals
Codes Discussed
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