Medicine Therapeutic Procedures, 97140 (Q&A) (February 1999)

February 1999 page 10a Coding Consultation Medicine Therapeutic Procedures, 97140 (Q&A) Question Can my doctor report the new CPT code 97140 for manual therapy techniques, when he performs a chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT), or has this code been developed for use by physical therapists and occupational therapists only? AMA Comment Code 97140 Manual therapy techniques (eg, mobilization/manipulation, manual lymphatic drainage, manual traction), one or more regions, each 15 minutes, does not describe chiropractic manipulative treatment. Chiropractic manipulation (CMT) is described by codes 98940 - 98943 . From a CPT coding perspective, in certain circumstances it may be appropriate to...

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Article Overview

This February 1999 CPT coding Q&A from AMA/CPT Assistant addresses how a newer therapeutic procedure code relates to manipulative treatment services in different body regions. It is aimed at coders, billers, and clinicians who need to understand the scope of the discussion and the general circumstances the article reviews.

Why This Topic Matters

The article clarifies a common coding question about overlapping manual therapy and manipulative treatment services, making it relevant for accurate claim reporting and code selection review.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames the relationship between a therapeutic manual service and manipulative treatment coding
  • What general circumstances the AMA discusses for separate reporting
  • How the Q&A is positioned within a coding consultation format
  • Which specialties and therapy contexts are implicated by the discussion

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Chiropractic practices
  • Physical therapy and occupational therapy staff
  • Clinicians who document therapy services

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Code Ranges Discussed

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