Athletic training evaluations codes are not for sports physicals

Article Overview

This article explains the scope of newer CPT athletic training evaluation codes and the reimbursement issues surrounding them in sports medicine and orthopedic practice settings. It is aimed at coders, billers, therapists, and practice staff who need to understand when these services are being discussed by payers, why denials may occur, and what broad documentation and licensure considerations are mentioned in the context of private payer review. The article also notes that some insurers may direct offices to consider office visit coding instead, making the topic relevant to reimbursement management and claims follow-up.