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Office or other outpatient visit
Evaluation and management of an established patient...
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This code is for use in medical billing and coding.
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This code is part of the section of CPT codes.
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management...
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This description reflects the 2021 E/M coding guidelines.
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codes are used to report evaluation and management services provided in various settings.
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RVUs are used to determine the fee for a service under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
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This code is commonly used by primary care providers, but may be used by any specialty providing office visits.
Significant, separately identifiable E/M service
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Modifiers provide additional information about the service provided.
Detail About CPT 97010
Related Codes Table
| CPT Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 97012 | Mechanical traction therapy |
| 97110 | Therapeutic exercises |
| 97140 | Manual therapy techniques |
| 97124 | Massage, including effleurage, petrissage, and/or tapotement |
| 97018 | Paraffin bath therapy |
Commonly Billed With
CPT code 97010 is commonly billed with evaluation and management codes such as 99213 for office or other outpatient visits.
Clinical Scenarios
Scenario 1: Hot Pack Application
A patient with lower back pain receives a hot pack application (CPT code 97010) during their physical therapy session.
Scenario 2: Cold Pack Application
An athlete with a recent ankle sprain undergoes a cold pack application (CPT code 97010) to reduce swelling and pain.
Scenario 3: Multiple Area Applications
A patient recovering from a car accident receives hot pack applications (CPT code 97010) on their neck and shoulders simultaneously.
FAQ
Can CPT code 97010 be billed for both hot and cold pack applications?
Yes, CPT code 97010 can be billed for either hot or cold pack applications to one or more areas.
Is a physician's order required for billing CPT code 97010?
Yes, a physician's order is necessary to bill CPT code 97010 for hot or cold pack applications.
Are there any specific documentation requirements for CPT code 97010?
Providers must document the modality used (hot or cold pack), the areas treated, and the duration of application for accurate billing of CPT code 97010.
Can CPT code 97010 be billed alongside therapeutic exercises (97110)?
Yes, CPT code 97010 for hot or cold pack applications can be billed alongside therapeutic exercises (97110) if medically necessary and appropriately documented.
What is the typical duration of a hot or cold pack application for billing purposes?
The typical duration of a hot or cold pack application for billing CPT code 97010 is around 15 to 30 minutes per area treated.
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