97110 Therapeutic exercises
Also known as: Therapeutic exercise, PT exercises, Rehab exercises, therapeutic exercises, strengthening
Therapeutic exercises performed in clinical or home setting to improve strength, endurance, flexibility, and functional mobility.
In Plain Language
Guided exercises to improve strength and movement
Clinical Context
Core physical therapy intervention for various conditions including post-operative rehabilitation, neurological disorders, and orthopedic injuries.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.45 |
| Total RVU | 0.45 |
Est. Medicare Payment
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 0.45, this code ranks in the 29th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.7x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 97110?
CPT 97110 (Therapeutic exercises) is a Medicine code. Therapeutic exercises performed in clinical or home setting to improve strength, endurance, flexibility, and functional mobility.
Who uses CPT code 97110?
CPT 97110 is used by Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy. Core physical therapy intervention for various conditions including post-operative rehabilitation, neurological disorders, and orthopedic injuries.
When is CPT 97110 used?
Core physical therapy intervention for various conditions including post-operative rehabilitation, neurological disorders, and orthopedic injuries.
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