Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (August 2001)

August 2001 page 10b Coding Consultation Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medicine, 97140 (Q&A) Question Before code 97140 was added to report manual therapy techniques, we were able to report separately for the different types of therapy performed. Can we report code 97140 with the -59 modifier to show that different manual therapy techniques were performed (eg, joint mobilization and myofascial release)? AMA Comment Since 97140 , Manual therapy techniques (eg, mobilization/ manipulation, manual lymphatic drainage, manual traction), one or more regions, each 15 minutes, is a time based code (ie, reported for each 15 minutes of therapy) and encompasses...

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Article Overview

This article presents an AMA coding consultation focused on a CPT manual therapy code within physical medicine and rehabilitation. It explains the general reporting issue raised by a reader, the related modifier question, and the AMA’s guidance on how the service is viewed for reporting purposes. The piece is most relevant to coders and billing staff working with therapy documentation and CPT reporting conventions.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand an AMA position on how a manual therapy service is discussed in CPT coding guidance, which is important for consistent reporting in rehabilitation and therapy settings.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation

    A reader question and AMA response regarding reporting of manual therapy services in a rehabilitation setting.

What You Will Learn

  • The scope of the coding question addressed in the consultation
  • How the AMA frames reporting for a manual therapy service
  • The role of modifier-related concern in the reader’s question
  • The relevance of time-based reporting concepts in therapy coding

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing specialists
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation staff
  • Therapy practice administrators

Codes Discussed

Modifiers Discussed


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