97012 Mechanical traction therapy
Medicine
Also known as: Traction therapy, Spinal traction, Cervical traction
Mechanical traction therapy applied to spine or extremity to reduce pain and improve function. Includes manual or mechanical traction application.
Clinical Context
Used for spinal stenosis, disc herniations, and nerve compression syndromes. Aims to decompress spine and relieve radiculopathy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.24 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.18 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.01 |
| Total RVU | 0.43 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$14.36
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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