THERAPY: Don't Use 97750 For Computerized Gait Analysis

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate reporting for therapy performance testing can affect claim acceptance, medical record support, and whether related services are bundled or separately payable. The article helps readers recognize common documentation and coding pitfalls in therapy billing.

Article Sections

1. Documentation and time-based billing for physical performance testing

   Discusses the general documentation expectations for a time-based therapy testing service, including the need for supporting records and face-to-face service presence.

2. Appropriate use of performance testing versus other measurement services

   Explains the broad circumstances under which a physical performance test is considered relevant and contrasts it with other types of therapy measurement services.

3. Computerized gait evaluation and orthotics-related testing

   Addresses computerized gait evaluation systems and the types of functional assessment issues raised when they are used in connection with orthotic fitting.

4. Medicare bundling and modifier questions

   Summarizes the article’s discussion of Medicare-related bundling concerns and the general modifier issues raised when performance testing is billed with other services.