AMA CPT® Assistant - 1998 Issue 8 (August)
Medicine Tests and Measurement, 97750 (Q&A) (August 1998)
August 1998 page 11 Coding Consultation Medicine Tests and Measurement, 97750 (Q&A) Question If I test more than one body area for performance, may I report code 97750 more than one time to identify the number of body areas treated? AMA Comment Code 97750 , Physical performance test or measurement (eg, musculoskeletal, functional capacity), with written report, each 15 minutes , is reported according to the time spent performing the service; not according to the number of areas tested. Therefore, if during an investigational session a number of body areas are tested, time spent is the criterion used to determine...
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Article Overview
This short coding consultation explains how a medicine testing and measurement service is discussed in the context of CPT guidance. It is aimed at medical coders and billing staff who need to understand the scope of the question, the service category involved, and the timing-based discussion covered in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers determine whether the article is relevant to CPT reporting questions involving performance testing and measurement services.
What You Will Learn
- What subject the coding question addresses
- How the article frames the CPT reporting issue at a high level
- What general type of guidance is discussed for this service category
- Who the consultation is intended to help in coding review
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Revenue cycle teams
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