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CPT® 97022, Under Supervised Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Modalities

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 97022 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Supervised Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Modalities.

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The whirlpool method of treatment is a form of hydrotherapy that uses circulating water and air with varied temperature and pressure settings for the treatment of certain disorders. The whirlpool is a special bathtub with pumps placed at different points to produce and circulate air bubbles and water. The air bubbles and the circulating water massage the body and aids in improving blood circulation and range of motion. It is also a very effective method in the treatment of wounds such as ulcers, burns, and other such superficial abrasions. The whirlpool action cleans the wound of dead tissues, enhances blood circulation and relieves pain. A whirlpool may use cold or hot water, and it can be provided to the whole body or a single body area depending upon the necessity of the patient. Each session in the whirlpool may last from 10 to 30 minutes and may be provided once or twice daily.

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59400/59410 with 97022
[QUOTE="ABarttels, post: 503648, member: 507832"] Hello fellow Billers and Coders, I handle the billing/coding at a local birthing center. We've been getting mixed results when it comes to billing 97... [ Read More ]
59400/59410 with 97022
Hello fellow Billers and Coders, I handle the billing/coding at a local birthing center. We've been getting mixed results when it comes to billing 97022 with a Global Maternity code (59400/59410). W... [ Read More ]
CPT code for fluidotherapy (dry whirlpool therapy)?
I've seen articles to use the traditional whirlpool code 97022 and also the unlisted code 97039. Any recommendations? I'm unclear if 97022 is for water only. Thanks!... [ Read More ]
What CPT code should I use for Fluidotherapy?
I've seen recommendations to use the traditional whirlpool code 97022 and also the unlisted code 97039. Any recommendations? Thanks... [ Read More ]
aqua therapy
Can anyone tell me what Modifiers would be needed for aqua therapy codes 97113(pool) and 97022(whirlpool). ewilli57... [ Read More ]
Float Tank coding describes float insurance tank therapy
Has anyone had any experience with this type of therapy? Do you know what code would be appropriate for Float Tank/Isolation Therapy. Here is a link that describes what the float tank is [url]https://... [ Read More ]
Physical therapy?
GP: Indicates services delivered under an outpatient physical therapy plan of care 97022 Whirlpool 97010 Cold Packs 97124 Massage The services of the PTA are only billable when provided under the di... [ Read More ]
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New to physical therapy and need assistance please. Pt is status post hip replacement & comes to outpatient physical therapy for rehab per the treatment plan by approved physician. Services provided, ... [ Read More ]
Hydromassage
I am a payer - I've been receiving billing from a chiropractor for procedure 97022 (whirlpool), only the DC is performing "application of modality whirlpool hydromassage applied to the neck." I spoke... [ Read More ]
Physical Therapy Billing-I have a new
[b]physical theraphy billing[/b] all PT charges are 97530 , 97003 for initial eval, and they are all billed by units 15 min increments.. OT is 97530-1 and 97001 for initial eval, there are other co... [ Read More ]
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