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96001 Motion test with ft press meas

Medicine

Also known as: gait analysis with force plate, pressure analysis, dynamic motion analysis

Motion analysis with dynamic force plate measurement for assessment of weight distribution and pressure dynamics.

In Plain Language

walk test with pressure measurement

Clinical Context

Motion analysis incorporating force plate technology to measure ground reaction forces, weight distribution, and pressure dynamics during movement; used for gait abnormality assessment.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.10
Total RVU2.10

Est. Medicare Payment

$70.14

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Billing & Documentation

Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.

How This Code Compares

With a work RVU of 2.10, this code ranks in the 79th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.7x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationOrthopedic Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 96001?

CPT 96001 (Motion test with ft press meas) is a Medicine code. Motion analysis with dynamic force plate measurement for assessment of weight distribution and pressure dynamics.

Who uses CPT code 96001?

CPT 96001 is used by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Surgery. Motion analysis incorporating force plate technology to measure ground reaction forces, weight distribution, and pressure dynamics during movement; used for gait abnormality assessment.

When is CPT 96001 used?

Motion analysis incorporating force plate technology to measure ground reaction forces, weight distribution, and pressure dynamics during movement; used for gait abnormality assessment.

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