How many times can CPT code 97035 , Application of a modality to 1 or more areas; ultrasound, each 15 minutes, be reported if treating three body areas such as the neck, wrist, and knee on the same date of service? ...
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Article Overview
This short Find-A-Code article addresses a CPT physical medicine coding question about reporting a modality service across more than one body area in a single encounter. It is aimed at coders and billers who need general guidance on how the article frames timed versus untimed modality reporting and the related service categories discussed in the text.
Why This Topic Matters
Questions about modality reporting can affect claim accuracy, unit counting, and consistency when services are provided to multiple body areas during one visit.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames modality reporting when more than one body area is treated
- The difference, at a high level, between timed and service-based modality categories discussed in the article
- Why the number of treated areas is relevant to understanding the article’s coding discussion
- How the article situates this question within physical medicine and rehabilitation coding topics
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation practices
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Code Ranges Discussed
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