97113 Aquatic therapy/exercises
Also known as: Aquatic therapy, Pool therapy, Water exercises
Aquatic therapy and water-based exercise performed in therapeutic pool for pain relief and functional improvement.
In Plain Language
Exercise in pool for healing
Clinical Context
Used for arthritis, post-operative rehabilitation, and pain management. Buoyancy reduces joint stress while water provides resistance.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.48 |
| Total RVU | 0.48 |
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 0.48, this code ranks in the 31st percentile among Medicine codes — 1.6x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 97113?
CPT 97113 (Aquatic therapy/exercises) is a Medicine code. Aquatic therapy and water-based exercise performed in therapeutic pool for pain relief and functional improvement.
Who uses CPT code 97113?
CPT 97113 is used by Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Orthopedic. Used for arthritis, post-operative rehabilitation, and pain management. Buoyancy reduces joint stress while water provides resistance.
When is CPT 97113 used?
Used for arthritis, post-operative rehabilitation, and pain management. Buoyancy reduces joint stress while water provides resistance.
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