97799 Unlisted physcl medial/rehabilitation procedures
Also known as: unlisted rehab procedure, unlisted PM&R service
Unlisted physical medicine and rehabilitation procedure code used for services that do not fit into defined physical medicine or rehabilitation procedure codes.
In Plain Language
physical therapy service not otherwise classified
Clinical Context
Used to report innovative or uncommon rehabilitation services not captured by standard codes, with supporting documentation required.
RVU Information
CPT 97799 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 97799?
CPT 97799 (Unlisted physcl medial/rehabilitation procedures) is a Medicine code. Unlisted physical medicine and rehabilitation procedure code used for services that do not fit into defined physical medicine or rehabilitation procedure codes.
Who uses CPT code 97799?
CPT 97799 is used by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Used to report innovative or uncommon rehabilitation services not captured by standard codes, with supporting documentation required.
When is CPT 97799 used?
Used to report innovative or uncommon rehabilitation services not captured by standard codes, with supporting documentation required.
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