Wiki E/M & PT coding

[dagbouchard]

I have just started with PT coding. Do we code the E/M charge along with the 97001? MCR doesn't pay the E/M code but wondering if the 97001 is bascially the "E/M" code for PT and thus that's all the needs to be done. And if so, does the 97001 need a modifier if therapy was done or just the therapy codes? Thanks!

 

[seaquinta]

You do not bill an E/M in addition to the the 97001. 97001 is basically the E/m for PT. You do not need a modifier on the 97001 to bill other treatments.