Motion Analysis (August 2002)

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers recognize how complex movement disorder evaluations are organized and reported within CPT, especially when multiple diagnostic components are used in a single comprehensive study.

Article Sections

1. August 2002 pages 5-7

   Introductory article context and the broad clinical setting for computerized motion analysis. It introduces the types of movement disorders and diagnostic services discussed in the update.

2. New codes

   Overview of the CPT motion analysis code additions and the relationship among the newly added services. This section also notes the dedicated laboratory setting referenced by the article.

3. CPT Code 96000

   Discussion of one component of computerized motion analysis focused on video-based and kinematic testing. A typical patient scenario is included to illustrate the general service context.

4. CPT Code 96001

   Discussion of motion analysis testing related to pressure measurements during walking. A typical patient scenario is included to illustrate the general service context.

5. CPT Code 96002

   Discussion of motion analysis testing using surface electromyography during activity. A typical patient scenario is included to illustrate the general service context.

6. CPT Code 96003

   Discussion of motion analysis testing using fine wire electromyography for a single muscle. A typical patient scenario is included to illustrate the general service context.

7. CPT Code 96004

   Discussion of physician review, interpretation, and reporting for the comprehensive motion analysis study. It focuses on the final analytic and documentation component of the overall service.