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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 97810
Related Codes Table
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 97811 | Acupuncture, one or more needles; with electrical stimulation |
| 97813 | Acupuncture, one or more needles; with two or more anatomical sites needled |
| 97814 | Acupuncture, one or more needles; with electrical stimulation and/or heat |
| 97815 | Acupuncture, one or more needles; with injection(s) of substance(s) |
| 97816 | Acupuncture, one or more needles; with moxibustion |
Commonly Billed With
CPT code 97810 is commonly billed with evaluation and management services (e.g., office visit codes).
Clinical Scenarios
Scenario 1: Initial Acupuncture Treatment
A patient presents for their first acupuncture session without electrical stimulation. Assign CPT code 97810 for this service.
Scenario 2: Follow-up Acupuncture Session
A patient returns for a follow-up acupuncture session without electrical stimulation. Continue billing CPT code 97810 for subsequent visits.
Scenario 3: Additional Needles Used
If the provider uses multiple needles during the session without electrical stimulation, still report CPT code 97810.
FAQs
Can I bill CPT code 97810 with electrical stimulation?
No, CPT code 97810 specifically excludes electrical stimulation. For acupuncture with electrical stimulation, consider using code 97811.
Is there a limit to the number of needles for code 97810?
No, there is no specific limit on the number of needles used when reporting CPT code 97810.
Can I bill an E/M service along with CPT code 97810?
Yes, it is appropriate to bill an evaluation and management service in addition to acupuncture services like CPT code 97810 if separately identifiable.
Does CPT code 97810 cover cupping therapy?
No, CPT code 97810 specifically describes acupuncture without electrical stimulation. Cupping therapy would require a different CPT code.
Is documentation required for each needle insertion for code 97810?
Yes, accurate documentation of each needle insertion is essential to support the medical necessity of billing CPT code 97810.
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