AMA CPT® Assistant - 1999 Issue 10 (October)
Medicine, Therapeutic Procedures, 97150, 97799 (Q&A) (October 1999)
October 1999 page 10 Coding Consultation Therapeutic Procedures, Medicine, 97150 (Q&A) Question I would like information on which CPT code to report for physical therapy treatment in which the treatment tool used by the therapist is the movement of a horse (hippotherapy). Equine movement is used to promote improved function by improving balance, dynamic postural control, equilibrium responses, force control, coordination, bilateral integration and trunk and pelvic mobility. AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, if hippotherapy is performed in a group setting, code 97150 , Therapeutic procedure(s), group (two or more individuals), may be reported, per individual in...
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Article Overview
This CPT Assistant Q&A from October 1999 discusses a physical therapy-related question involving hippotherapy and the general documentation considerations associated with reporting the service. It is relevant to coding professionals, rehabilitation practices, and billers looking for guidance on how the topic is treated in a coding consultation format.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help coding staff recognize how a specific rehabilitation service is discussed within CPT and what kind of supporting information may be expected when an unlisted service is involved.
Article Sections
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Coding Consultation
Introduces a coding question from a rehabilitation setting and presents the coding consultation response in a Q&A format.
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Question
Presents the service scenario and asks how the therapy should be approached for coding purposes.
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AMA Comment
Provides the consultation response and discusses general reporting and documentation considerations for the service.
What You Will Learn
- How a rehabilitation-related therapy question is presented in a CPT coding consultation.
- What general topics are addressed when a service lacks a specific CPT listing.
- Why supporting documentation may be relevant when reporting an unlisted service.
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billers
- Physical therapy practices
- Rehabilitation providers
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
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