If you’re a physical therapy clinic owner, you’ll likely have to deal with CPT codes from time to time. Current procedural terminology (CPT) codes are the codes that health care providers use to communicate with insurance companies during the billing process. These codes communicate the services rendered during each session. From there, PT patients can be billed according to the services they receive. You can read about the most common CPT codes used for physical therapy below.
What are some of the most common physical therapy CPT codes?
There are a few physical therapy CPT codes that you’re most likely to see as a clinic owner. These CPT codes are often used during the billing process by an administrative team or clinic owner, or outsourced by a partner. Understanding these CPT codes is essential for keeping the billing process accurate and well documented. You can read short descriptions about each CPT code here:
- 97110: Therapeutic exercise — One of the most common CPT codes that physical therapy clinic owners see is the code for therapeutic exercise. This includes exercises performed during therapy that target strength, endurance, range of motion and flexibility.
- 97140: Manual therapy techniques — Another common CPT code is for manual therapy techniques. The manual therapy techniques covered under this category include soft tissue mobilization, manual lymphatic drainage, and joint mobilization and manipulation. It also includes muscle energy techniques and manual traction.
- 97112: Neuromuscular reeducation — You will likely see neuromuscular reeducation as another CPT code at your physical therapy clinic. This includes any activities or exercises that encourage reeducation of movement. It also includes balance exercises, coordination exercises, kinesthetic sense activities, posture exercises, sitting or standing movements, motor control, and stabilization.
- 97116: Gait training — You’ll also likely need to know the code for gait training at your physical therapy clinic. This includes performing activities or exercises using weights, assistive devices, and completing turns. This code centers on strengthening with biomechanics.
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