Medicine: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (March 2006)

March 2006 page 15-end Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 97110, 97124 (Q&A) Question Is it appropriate to report codes 97110-97124 in addition to Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment (CMT) codes when performed at the same anatomic site? AMA Comment The physical medicine codes 97110-97124 represent distinctly separate and unrelated procedures not considered inclusive of the CMT described by codes 98940-98943. Therefore, when clinically relevant, it would be appropriate to report codes 97110-97124 in addition to the CMT when performed at the same anatomic site (ie, separate body regions are not required). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 97110, 97124 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant...

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This article is a short CPT Assistant Q&A focused on physical medicine and rehabilitation coding guidance. It addresses the relationship between physical medicine services and chiropractic manipulative treatment, and explains the general reporting context for these services in the same visit. It is relevant to coders, billers, and compliance staff who work with outpatient rehabilitation and chiropractic claims.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coding professionals recognize when a documentation and reporting question involves overlapping service categories in rehabilitation and chiropractic care, which can affect claim accuracy and compliance review.

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  1. March 2006 page 15-end

    A short Q&A discussion covering physical medicine and rehabilitation reporting issues in a CPT Assistant format.

What You Will Learn

  • The scope of a physical medicine and rehabilitation coding question
  • How the article frames reporting in relation to chiropractic manipulation services
  • The type of compliance guidance discussed for same-visit service reporting
  • The general rehabilitation coding context addressed by the Q&A

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Chiropractic office staff
  • Rehabilitation practice administrators

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Code Ranges Discussed


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