Medicine, Physical Medicine Evaluation (Q&A) (January 1997)

January 1997 page 11-end Coding Consultation Medicine, Physical Medicine Evaluation (Q&A) What CPT code is reported to describe the evaluation of a patient to determine the type of physical medicine treatment needed? AMA Comment There is not a specific listing in CPT in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation section to describe the evaluation of a patient to determine the type of physical medicine treatment needed. An evaluation and management code may be used if the provider is a physician and if a history, examination, and medical decision making are performed, based on the guidelines in CPT 1997. If...

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Article Overview

This article explains a January 1997 coding consultation on reporting a physical medicine evaluation and the general framework for considering evaluation and management coding in that context. It is relevant to coders, billers, and clinicians working with physical medicine and rehabilitation services, especially when determining how to represent evaluation services and when unlisted coding may be involved. The discussion also notes related considerations for allied health services and third-party payer policies.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand how this type of evaluation was discussed in CPT guidance at the time and why payer policy and provider type can affect reporting options.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation

    Introduces the coding question being addressed and frames the discussion in a consultation format.

  2. AMA Comment

    Summarizes the response from the AMA and the general considerations discussed for reporting the service.

  3. Note

    Provides a brief cautionary discussion about related service categories and how differences in service delivery affect reporting considerations.

What You Will Learn

  • The general topic of reporting a physical medicine evaluation
  • How evaluation and management coding is discussed in relation to this type of service
  • The role of unlisted coding when a specific listing is not available
  • Why payer policies and provider type can matter in reporting decisions
  • How related therapy and manipulation service categories are distinguished at a broad level

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation practices
  • Physicians and non-physician practitioners

Codes Discussed


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