New Athletic Training Evaluations Codes [(Q&A)] (June 2017)

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers understand a notable CPT update in a specialized service area and how the revised evaluation framework is organized. It is relevant for anyone responsible for reporting athletic training services and staying current with annual CPT revisions.

Article Sections

1. Athletic Training Evaluations

   Introduces the revised athletic training evaluation code family and summarizes the overall structure of the updated services. It also notes the replacement of earlier reporting options and the general scope of the changes.

2. Guidelines

   Summarizes the documentation and structural guidance associated with the athletic training evaluation family. The section also describes the broader framework used to support reporting within this subsection.

3. Table 1. Athletic Training Evaluation Assessments By Body System

   Provides an organized overview of body systems referenced in the evaluation framework. It outlines the general types of assessment elements associated with each system.

4. Clinical Example (97169) / Description of Procedure (97169)

   Presents an illustrative case paired with a procedure description for one athletic training evaluation service. The example shows the type of patient presentation and workflow discussed in the article.

5. Clinical Example (97170) / Description of Procedure (97170)

   Presents an illustrative case paired with a procedure description for a second athletic training evaluation service. The example highlights the kind of clinical context addressed in this portion of the article.

6. Clinical Example (97171) / Description of Procedure (97171)

   Presents an illustrative case paired with a procedure description for a higher-complexity athletic training evaluation service. The section focuses on the documentation and assessment context used in the article.

7. Clinical Example (97172) / Description of Procedure (97172)

   Presents an illustrative case paired with a procedure description for the re-evaluation service. The section shows how the article frames follow-up assessment within the revised code family.