neecen
Networker
Good afternoon All,
I am hoping someone can provide insight to the following question:
Based on the information below, can a 97032 be given by a PT, PTA, RN, or LPN provided a physician is in the office/suite? We can't find any clear information on this.
Electrical Stimulation Therapy (CPT code 97032)
Application of a modality to one or more areas, electrical stimulation, manual, each 15 minutes.
CPT code 97032 requires “visual, verbal and/or manual contact” (i.e. constant attendance).
CPT codes 97032, 97033, 97034, 97035, 97036, and 97039 require direct (one-on-one) contact with the patient by the provider (constant attendance). Coverage for these codes indicates the provider is performing the modality and cannot be performing another procedure at the same time. Only the actual time of the provider’s direct contact with the patient, providing services requiring the skills of a therapist, is covered for these codes.
I am hoping someone can provide insight to the following question:
Based on the information below, can a 97032 be given by a PT, PTA, RN, or LPN provided a physician is in the office/suite? We can't find any clear information on this.
Electrical Stimulation Therapy (CPT code 97032)
Application of a modality to one or more areas, electrical stimulation, manual, each 15 minutes.
CPT code 97032 requires “visual, verbal and/or manual contact” (i.e. constant attendance).
CPT codes 97032, 97033, 97034, 97035, 97036, and 97039 require direct (one-on-one) contact with the patient by the provider (constant attendance). Coverage for these codes indicates the provider is performing the modality and cannot be performing another procedure at the same time. Only the actual time of the provider’s direct contact with the patient, providing services requiring the skills of a therapist, is covered for these codes.