Cigna Government Services to Begin TPE on PT and OT
In October 2018, Cigna Government Services (CGS), Medicare Administrative Contractor for the states of Kentucky and Ohio, will begin the CGS Targeted Probe and Education (TPE) program and will begin review of claims associated with physical and occupational therapies provided in the private practice setting, both therapist owned and physician owned. CPT codes initially under review will include: 97110- Therapeutic procedure, 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes; therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility 97112-Neuromuscular re-education of movement, balance, coordination, kinesthetic sense, posture, and/or proprioception for sitting and/or standing activities 97113-Aquatic therapy with therapeutic exercises