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97039 Unlisted modality

Medicine

Also known as: Unlisted modality, Unlisted therapy

Unlisted therapeutic modality. Used when no specific modality code exists for the treatment provided.

In Plain Language

Other physical therapy treatment

Clinical Context

Placeholder code for non-standard therapeutic modalities. Requires detailed narrative documentation.

RVU Information

CPT 97039 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.

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

This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.

Specialties

Physical TherapyRehabilitation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 97039?

CPT 97039 (Unlisted modality) is a Medicine code. Unlisted therapeutic modality. Used when no specific modality code exists for the treatment provided.

Who uses CPT code 97039?

CPT 97039 is used by Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation. Placeholder code for non-standard therapeutic modalities. Requires detailed narrative documentation.

When is CPT 97039 used?

Placeholder code for non-standard therapeutic modalities. Requires detailed narrative documentation.

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.