Guest guest Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 According to my 2006 CPT code book, phonophoresis CPT code 97035 and Iontophoresis 97033 are billed as timed units /15 minutes. (and yes, I have ordered a new one....) One of the outpatient clinic managers was under the impression that these modalities were untimed and thus could be done and charged for in addition to whatever timed procedures were provided. Can someone clarify which is the case currently? Carol Rehder, PT Manager, Physical Therapy Genesis Medical Center rehder@genesis@... NOTICE: This communication is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the communication, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately by replying to this email. REMINDER: The disclosure of medical information is strictly prohibited by federal regulation. Unauthorized release of medical information may result in administrative, civil and criminal sanctions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Carol, Both of these modalities are timed codes and fall in to the same minutes calculation as Ther. Ex, Manual Therapy, etc. Agan, PT Rocky Mount, NC ________________________________ From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of Carol Rehder Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 1:32 PM To: ptmanager Subject: Ionto and Phonphoresis According to my 2006 CPT code book, phonophoresis CPT code 97035 and Iontophoresis 97033 are billed as timed units /15 minutes. (and yes, I have ordered a new one....) One of the outpatient clinic managers was under the impression that these modalities were untimed and thus could be done and charged for in addition to whatever timed procedures were provided. Can someone clarify which is the case currently? Carol Rehder, PT Manager, Physical Therapy Genesis Medical Center rehder@genesis@... <mailto:genesis%40genesishealth.com> NOTICE: This communication is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the communication, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately by replying to this email. REMINDER: The disclosure of medical information is strictly prohibited by federal regulation. Unauthorized release of medical information may result in administrative, civil and criminal sanctions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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