AMA CPT® Assistant - 2000 Issue 2 (February)
Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (February 2000)
February 2000 page 11a Coding Consultation Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medicine, 97001, 97002 (Q&A) Question We have heard recently that the physical therapy evaluation and reevaluation codes 97001 and 97002 may now be reported by athletic trainers who are not state-licensed to perform physical therapy. It was our understanding that the therapist has to be state-licensed in physical therapy to use these codes. How should these codes be used? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, codes 97001, Physical therapy evaluation, and 97002, Physical therapy revaluation, were developed and accepted by the CPT Editorial Panel specifically to report...
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Article Overview
This article is a short CPT coding question-and-answer item focused on physical medicine and rehabilitation. It discusses general reporting context for physical therapy evaluation-related services, the importance of state licensure, and how the guidance is framed for practitioners and billing staff who need to understand whether the topic applies to their setting.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps coding professionals and clinical administrators understand how CPT reporting guidance is tied to state practice authority for rehabilitation services. It is relevant to anyone reviewing whether a provider type and service setting fit the scope of the codes discussed.
Article Sections
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Coding Consultation
A brief Q&A format presents a coding question and an AMA response on physical medicine and rehabilitation reporting. The section centers on general CPT context, licensure considerations, and applicability for rehabilitation providers.
What You Will Learn
- The general CPT reporting context for physical therapy evaluation-related services.
- How state licensure is discussed in relation to reporting guidance.
- Which provider categories the article addresses in the rehabilitation setting.
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation practices
- Physical therapy and athletic training administrators
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Code Ranges Discussed
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