Re: CPT code for kinesiotaping

[Guest guest]

We usually incorporate it into our manual tx

And add another unit (if time was appropriate)

Or use neuro re-ed if there are some postural

Or stability issues. You can use the strapping

And taping codes, but we were reimbursed

Better the other way.

Hope that helps

Damon Whitfield

> For those PT's who apply kinesiotaping, what CPT code is appropriate to use?

> Thank you for any information.

> Debbie Holloway, MPT

>

>

[Guest guest]

We usually incorporate it into our manual tx

And add another unit (if time was appropriate)

Or use neuro re-ed if there are some postural

Or stability issues. You can use the strapping

And taping codes, but we were reimbursed

Better the other way.

Hope that helps

Damon Whitfield

> For those PT's who apply kinesiotaping, what CPT code is appropriate to use?

> Thank you for any information.

> Debbie Holloway, MPT

>

>

[Guest guest]

I typically see it billed under neuro re-ed in our practice setting, occasional

the strapping and taping.

Suzie Ryer

To: PTManager

From: damonptatc@...

Date: Thu, 26 May 2011 07:37:27 -0400

Subject: Re: CPT code for kinesiotaping

We usually incorporate it into our manual tx

And add another unit (if time was appropriate)

Or use neuro re-ed if there are some postural

Or stability issues. You can use the strapping

And taping codes, but we were reimbursed

Better the other way.

Hope that helps

Damon Whitfield

> For those PT's who apply kinesiotaping, what CPT code is appropriate to use?

> Thank you for any information.

> Debbie Holloway, MPT

>

>

[Guest guest]

I typically see it billed under neuro re-ed in our practice setting, occasional

the strapping and taping.

Suzie Ryer

To: PTManager

From: damonptatc@...

Date: Thu, 26 May 2011 07:37:27 -0400

Subject: Re: CPT code for kinesiotaping

We usually incorporate it into our manual tx

And add another unit (if time was appropriate)

Or use neuro re-ed if there are some postural

Or stability issues. You can use the strapping

And taping codes, but we were reimbursed

Better the other way.

Hope that helps

Damon Whitfield

> For those PT's who apply kinesiotaping, what CPT code is appropriate to use?

> Thank you for any information.

> Debbie Holloway, MPT

>

>

[Guest guest]

Chirocode.com has an article referencing this and suggests the strapping codes.

The article gives the basis for it's use:

http://www.chirocode.com/chirocode/ht/05081.html

Cheri Freeman, CMRS

Manager of Account Services

Healthcare Reimbursement Services

Austin, TX

>

> For those PT's who apply kinesiotaping, what  CPT code is appropriate to use? 

> Thank you for any information.

> Debbie Holloway, MPT

>

>

[Guest guest]

Chirocode.com has an article referencing this and suggests the strapping codes.

The article gives the basis for it's use:

http://www.chirocode.com/chirocode/ht/05081.html

Cheri Freeman, CMRS

Manager of Account Services

Healthcare Reimbursement Services

Austin, TX

>

> For those PT's who apply kinesiotaping, what  CPT code is appropriate to use? 

> Thank you for any information.

> Debbie Holloway, MPT

>

>

[Guest guest]

Chirocode.com has an article referencing this and suggests the strapping codes.

The article gives the basis for it's use:

http://www.chirocode.com/chirocode/ht/05081.html

Cheri Freeman, CMRS

Manager of Account Services

Healthcare Reimbursement Services

Austin, TX

>

> For those PT's who apply kinesiotaping, what  CPT code is appropriate to use? 

> Thank you for any information.

> Debbie Holloway, MPT

>

>

[Guest guest]

First, let me say that I have never billed strapping codes for kinesiotape, I

usually apply it in conjunction with manual techniques or directly following

manual techniques so have just included the time it takes (what, 1 min, 2 maybe)

in with my manual therapy minutes. In reading the posts on this topic and

looking for what is commonly paid for strapping codes I came across the

following link, seems pretty comprehensive, please don't see it as my

endorsement of " spider-tech " for although I am sure they have a great product, I

have never used it, I like to cut the tape myself.

http://www.theratape.com/education-center/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/SpiderTech_\

Billing_Codes_Guide.pdf

E s, PT, DPT,

Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists

www.douglasspt.com

> >

> > For those PT's who apply kinesiotaping, what CPT code is appropriate to

use?

> > Thank you for any information.

> > Debbie Holloway, MPT

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

If doing in preparation prior to therapeutic exercises or neuromuscular

re-education techniques, the time required for the kinesiotaping would be part

of that code. If doing at the conclusion of TX to support a joint due to a FX,

dislocation, sprain, strain, etc., I would tell you to choose the appropriate

CPT code for strapping located in the 29200-29280 for the U/E and back and

29520-29550 for the L/E.

Rick Gawenda, PT

President

Gawenda Seminars & Consulting, Inc.

www.gawendaseminars.com

Subject: CPT code for kinesiotaping

To: PTManager

Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 5:06 PM

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