AMA CPT® Assistant - 2006 Issue 8 (August)
Medicine: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (August 2006)
August 2006 page 11c Medicine: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 97001, 97003 (Q&A) Question With respect to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation codes 97001 , Physical therapy evaluation , and 97003 , Occupational therapy evaluation , do they include assessment and write-up time or only the direct contact time for performing the test or evaluation? AMA Comment Codes 97001 and 97003 include the assessment of the patient, the documentation of the entire evaluation process, as well as the direct contact time spent performing the test or evaluation. Medicine: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 97001, 97003 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 2006; August 2006 page 11c...
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Article Overview
This short Q&A article from AMA CPT Assistant addresses a physical medicine and rehabilitation coding question related to therapy evaluation services. It is intended for coding professionals who need to understand the scope of the guidance discussed and whether the article contains billable-code clarification relevant to physical therapy and occupational therapy evaluation reporting. The piece centers on a single question-and-answer exchange and provides a concise AMA comment within that context.
Why This Topic Matters
Coding staff and auditors often need concise clarification on how AMA guidance frames evaluation services in rehabilitation settings. This article is relevant when reviewing documentation and determining whether the discussion applies to physical therapy or occupational therapy evaluation reporting.
Article Sections
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Question
Presents a coding query about evaluation services in physical medicine and rehabilitation and the scope of time included in the reported service.
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AMA Comment
Provides the AMA’s response clarifying the general components addressed by the evaluation guidance in question.
What You Will Learn
- What topic the AMA Q&A addresses in physical medicine and rehabilitation
- How the article frames the scope of evaluation-related guidance
- Whether the article is a brief clarification or a longer instructional piece
- Which professional audience the guidance is likely meant to support
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Rehabilitation practice administrators
Codes Discussed
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