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97171 Athletic trn evaluation high cmplx

Medicine

Also known as: Athletic training eval high, ATC eval complex, High-complexity sports eval

Athletic trainer evaluation of high complexity for complex injuries with multiple systems involved and significant functional deficits.

In Plain Language

Sports injury evaluation - complex case

Clinical Context

Used for complicated sports injuries with comorbidities or multi-system involvement. Thorough baseline documentation.

RVU Information

CPT 97171 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

Athletic TrainingSports Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 97171?

CPT 97171 (Athletic trn evaluation high cmplx) is a Medicine code. Athletic trainer evaluation of high complexity for complex injuries with multiple systems involved and significant functional deficits.

Who uses CPT code 97171?

CPT 97171 is used by Athletic Training, Sports Medicine. Used for complicated sports injuries with comorbidities or multi-system involvement. Thorough baseline documentation.

When is CPT 97171 used?

Used for complicated sports injuries with comorbidities or multi-system involvement. Thorough baseline documentation.

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