08/07/17
CPT Codes 97039, 97139, and 97799: What’s the Difference?
I often receive questions of what is the difference between CPT codes 97039, 97139 and 97799 and can I give an example of when a provider of therapy services would use these CPT codes. Lets first begin by defining the 3 CPT codes. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), CPT 2017 Professional, the codes are as follows: 97039 – Unlisted modality (specify type and time if constant attendance) 97139 – Unlisted therapeutic procedure (specify) 97799 – Unlisted physical medicine/rehabilitation service or procedure So, what are some examples of interventions that would be included in each of these codes? Examples
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