97810 Acup 1/> wo estim first 15 minutes
Also known as: acupuncture, needle acupuncture, dry needling
Acupuncture treatment with one or more needles without electrical stimulation for the initial 15-minute period during a therapeutic session.
In Plain Language
treatment with thin needles; traditional Chinese medicine needle therapy
Clinical Context
Used for acupuncture treatment of pain conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, nausea, headache, and other conditions where acupuncture is indicated without electrical stimulation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.61 |
| Total RVU | 0.61 |
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 0.61, this code ranks in the 40th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.3x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 97810?
CPT 97810 (Acup 1/> wo estim first 15 minutes) is a Medicine code. Acupuncture treatment with one or more needles without electrical stimulation for the initial 15-minute period during a therapeutic session.
Who uses CPT code 97810?
CPT 97810 is used by Acupuncture, Pain Management, Physical Medicine. Used for acupuncture treatment of pain conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, nausea, headache, and other conditions where acupuncture is indicated without electrical stimulation.
When is CPT 97810 used?
Used for acupuncture treatment of pain conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, nausea, headache, and other conditions where acupuncture is indicated without electrical stimulation.
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