Who can report the Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment codes ( 98925 - 98929 ) and the Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment codes ( 98940 - 98943 )? Are the OMT codes restricted for use by osteopathic physicians and the CMT codes restricted for use by chiropractic physicians? ...
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Article Overview
This short article explains the scope of reporting for two CPT code groups associated with manipulative treatment services and clarifies the article’s emphasis on provider qualification, licensure, and credentialing. It is aimed at physicians, coding staff, and compliance readers who want a general understanding of who may report these services and why code placement in the CPT manual does not by itself limit reporting to a single specialty.
Why This Topic Matters
Questions about who can report these CPT services come up frequently in documentation review, credentialing, and specialty-specific billing discussions. The article provides high-level guidance on how to interpret CPT placement in relation to provider eligibility without relying on specialty labels alone.
What You Will Learn
- The general topic of reporting eligibility for manipulative treatment services in CPT
- How CPT code placement relates to specialty use at a broad level
- The role of physician qualification, licensure, and credentialing in reporting these services
- Why reporting permissions may vary by state and institution
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Osteopathic physicians
- Chiropractic physicians
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Practice managers
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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