AMA CPT® Assistant - 2000 Issue 1 (January)

Physician Medicine and Rehabilitaion Constant Attendance (January 2000)

January 2000 page 10c Coding Consultation Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Constant Attendance, 97039 (Q&A) Question We have recently begun using the AquaMed device, which is a water tank with pressurized water jets designed to move along a hydraulic track. A nylon net and heavy plastic barrier are fixed to the top surface of the tank. The patient is situated on top of this barrier, and the water jets are directed toward the body area to be treated. What CPT code should we use to report this service? AMA Comment CPT does not contain a code that accurately describes...

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