Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (September 2001)

September 2001 page 10a Coding Consultation Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medicine, 97001, 97002 (Q&A) Question What is the difference between codes 97001 and 97002? In what circumstances should each be used? AMA Comment Codes 97001, Physical therapy evaluation and 97002, Physical therapy reevaluation, are both used to identify dynamic processes in which clinical judgments are made based on the data gathered. These evaluations result in the development of a plan for management of a patient's problems as they relate to his or her disease or disability. Code 97001 identifies the initial assessment of the problem or difficulty which...

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This article is a short CPT® Assistant Q&A focused on physical medicine and rehabilitation coding. It discusses a pair of evaluation-related CPT codes, the setting in which each appears, and the general distinction between initial assessment and later reassessment in therapy documentation. The piece is useful for coders, billers, and rehabilitation staff who need to understand the scope of the guidance in the September 2001 issue.

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate reporting of therapy evaluations and follow-up assessments affects coding consistency, documentation alignment, and claims processing in rehabilitation settings.

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  1. Coding Consultation

    A question-and-answer discussion centered on physical medicine and rehabilitation coding guidance for therapy evaluation services.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s general focus within physical medicine and rehabilitation coding
  • How the Q&A format addresses evaluation and reassessment topics
  • The type of documentation context discussed for therapy services
  • Which coding area the consultation belongs to within CPT® Assistant

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation providers
  • Compliance and documentation teams

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