97139 Unlisted therapeutic procedures
Also known as: Unlisted therapy, Unlisted procedure
Unlisted therapeutic procedure or service. Used when no appropriate specific code exists.
In Plain Language
Other therapy treatment not listed
Clinical Context
Placeholder code for non-standard therapeutic procedures. Requires detailed narrative documentation.
RVU Information
CPT 97139 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 97139?
CPT 97139 (Unlisted therapeutic procedures) is a Medicine code. Unlisted therapeutic procedure or service. Used when no appropriate specific code exists.
Who uses CPT code 97139?
CPT 97139 is used by Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation. Placeholder code for non-standard therapeutic procedures. Requires detailed narrative documentation.
When is CPT 97139 used?
Placeholder code for non-standard therapeutic procedures. Requires detailed narrative documentation.
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