The American Medical Association created CPT code 29581 that became effective for dates of service on and after January 1, 2010 and CPT code 29584 that became effective for dates of service on and after January 1, 2012. Even though these codes have been active for 11 and 9 years respectively, there is still much confusion regarding the use and billing of these codes for patients who have lymphedema and are receiving outpatient physical and/or occupational therapy services. In this article, I will answer the following questions: What is the description of each CPT code? Are these CPT codes time-based

Last week, I published an article on when to use CPT codes 29581-29584. This week, I will discuss the proper billing of these CPT codes with additional guidance how to bill if performing the procedure bilaterally. Before beginning, lets review the CPT description of CPT codes 29581-29584 and what they are used for. 29581 – Application of multi- layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot 29582 – Application of multi-layer compression system; thigh and leg, including ankle and foot, when performed 29583 – Application of multi-layer compression system; upper arm and forearm 29584 – Application of multi-layer

I often receive questions on when do I use CPT codes  29581 – 29584 and does the Medicare program and other insurance carriers pay for them? Before I answer when to use them and if they are payable, lets provide the description of each CPT. 29581 – Application of multi- layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot 29582 – Application of multi-layer compression system; thigh and leg, including ankle and foot, when performed 29583 – Application of multi-layer compression system; upper arm and forearm 29584 – Application of multi-layer compression system; upper arm, forearm, hand, and fingers

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has made a revision to the billing of the multi-layer compression bandaging CPT codes (29581 and 29584) on the same day that the same provider also bills manual therapy (97140) for the same anatomic region. QuestionWhat is the revision that CMS made to the billing of the multi-layer compression bandaging CPT codes (29581 and 29584) on the same day that the same provider also bills manual therapy (97140) for the same anatomic region? Answer QuestionWhat is the effective date of this change? Answer I hope you enjoyed this article. Thank you for

Recently, I have been receiving emails from my followers as well as seeing an increased discussion on social media platforms regarding the billing and payment of CPT code 97140 (manual therapy) on the same day the same provider also bills CPT code 29581 and/or 29584 (application of a multi-layer compression system). So what is the issue with payment of CPT code 97140 when performed on the same date of service that the provider also bills CPT code 29581 and/or 29584? According to I hope you enjoyed this article. Thank you for being a Gold Member!

The 2018 CPT codes have been officially released by the American Medical Association (AMA) and there are several changes that will impact outpatient physical and occupational therapy services. CPT codes, description, and material are copyright 2017 AMA. CPT is a trademark of the AMA. 2018 CPT code changes impact the following CPT codes:  Multi-layer compression system CPT codes 29582 and 29583 Orthotic and management training (CPT code 97760) Prosthetic management and training (CPT code 97761) Orthotic/prosthetic checkout (CPT Code 97762) Development of cognitive skills (CPT code 97532) Lets begin with the multi-layer compression system CPT codes. For dates of service