97010 Hot or cold packs therapy
Medicine
Also known as: Heat therapy, Ice pack therapy, Hot/cold packs
Application of therapeutic heat (hot packs) or cold (cold packs) therapy for pain management and inflammation reduction. Each 15-minute application.
Clinical Context
Basic thermal therapy for acute and chronic pain, muscle spasms, and joint stiffness. Used in physical therapy and rehabilitation settings.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.06 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.13 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.01 |
| Total RVU | 0.20 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$6.68
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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