CPT Code

Services

Description

77427

Radiation management

It is reported once for every five fractions or treatment sessions regardless of the actual time period in which the services are furnished. The services need not be furnished on consecutive days.

90853

Group psychotherapy

Group psychotherapy including interpersonal interactions and support with several patients; typically 45 to 60 minutes in length.

90953

End-stage renal disease, one visit per month, ages 2 and younger

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly, for patients younger than 2 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, etc.

90959

End-stage renal disease, one visit per month, ages 12-19

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly, for patients 12-19 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth 

90962

End-stage renal disease, one visit per month, ages 20 and older

With 1 face-to-face physician visit per month

92057

Speech/hearing therapy

Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder, individual

92521

Evaluation of speech fluency

Evaluation of speech fluency (e.g., stuttering, cluttering)

92522

Evaluation speech production

Evaluation of speech sound production (e.g., articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria) 

92523

Speech sound language comprehension

Evaluation of speech sound production (e.g., articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)

92524

Behavioral quality voice analysis

Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance.

96130

Psychological test Evaluation Phys/qhp 1st

Psychological testing evaluation services by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional, including the integration of patient data, interpretation of standardized test results and clinical data

96131

Psychological test evaluation phys/qhp ea

Providers should now use CPT code 96130 to bill for the first hour of psychological testing evaluation services and 96131 for each additional hour

96132

Neuropsychological testing evaluation phys/qhp 1st

Neuropsychological testing evaluation services by physician or other qualified healthcare professional, including integration of patient data, interpretation of standardized test results and clinical data, clinical decision making, treatment planning and report, and interactive feedback to the patient, family member(s) or caregiver(s), when performed; first hour

96133

Neuropsychological testing evaluation phys/qhp ea

The first hour of neuropsychological evaluation is billed using 96132 and each additional hour needed to complete the service is billed with code 96133

96136

Psychological and neurological testing phy/qhp 1s

Psychological or neuropsychological test administration/scoring by physician or other qualified healthcare professional, two or more tests, any method; first 30 minutes

96137

Psychological and neurological testing phy/qhp ea

Similar to 96136. This code is used for each additional hour.

96138

Psychological and neurological tech phy/qhp ea

Psychological or neuropsychological test administration/scoring by technician, two or more tests, any method; first 30 minutes

96139

Psychological and neurological testing tech ea

Similar to 96138. 

 97110

Therapeutic exercises

Foundational, occupational therapy exercises that are designed to improve a patient’s strength, range of motion, endurance, or flexibility.

97112

Neuromuscular re-education

Specific exercises or activities performed and for what purpose, neuromuscular reeducation of movement, balance, coordination, kinesthetic sense, and/or posture.

97116

Gait training therapy

Therapeutic procedure, one or more areas, each 15 minutes; gait training (includes stair climbing). 

97161

Physical therapy evaluation 

Physical therapy evaluation of low complexity, 20 min

97162

Physical therapy evaluation 

Physical therapy evaluation moderate complexity, 30 min

97163

Physical therapy evaluation 

Physical therapy evaluation moderate complexity, 30 min

97164

Physical therapy evaluation

Physical therapy re-evaluation establish plan care

97165

Occupational therapy evaluation 

Occupational therapy evaluation low complexity, 30 min

97166

Occupational therapy evaluation 

Occupational therapy evaluation moderate complexity, 45 min

97167

Occupational therapy evaluation 

Occupational therapy evaluation high complexity, 60 min

97168

Occupational therapy 

Occupational therapy re-evaluation establish plan care

97535

Self-care management training

Direct one-on-one supervision and instruction regarding activities of daily living related to the patient’s health and hygiene.

97750

Physical performance test

Physical performance test or measurement (e.g., musculoskeletal, functional capacity), with written report, each 15 minutes.

97755

Assistive technology assessment

This procedure is used by the provider to assess the suitability and benefits of technological interfaces that will help restore, augment, or compensate for existing functional ability in the patient.

97760

Orthotic management and training 1st en

Orthotic(s) management and training (including assessment and fitting when not otherwise reported), upper extremity(ies), lower extremity(ies) and/or trunk, initial orthotic(s) encounter, each 15 minutes.

97761

Prosthetic training 1st enc

Prosthetic training, upper and/or lower extremities, initial prosthetic encounter, each 15 minutes

99217

Observation care discharge

This code is used to report all services provided to a patient discharged from outpatient hospital “observation status” if the discharge is on a date other than the initial date of “observation status

99218

Initial observation care

The first visit of the patient’s admission for outpatient hospital observation care by the Admitting/Supervising Physician or Other Qualified Healthcare Professional. Typically, 30 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient’s hospital floor or unit.

99219

Initial observation care

Similar to 99218 but, 50 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient’s hospital floor or unit.

99220

Initial observation care

Similar to 99218 but, 70  minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient’s hospital floor or unit.

99221

Initial hospital care

Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient that may not require the presence of a physician.

99222

Initial hospital care

Similar to 99221

99223

Initial hospital care

Similar to 99221

99234

Observation/hospital same date

Observation or inpatient care, are used when the patient is placed in observation status or admitted to inpatient status and then discharged on the same date.

99235

Observation/hospital same date

Observation or inpatient care is used when the patient is placed in observation status or admitted to inpatient status and then discharged on the same date.

99236

Observation/hospital same date

Observation or inpatient care is used when the patient is placed in observation status or admitted to inpatient status and then discharged on the same date.

99238

Hospital discharge day

Used when time spent is less than 30 minutes on the discharge process in face-to-face evaluation.

99239

Hospital discharge day

Used when time spent is greater than 30 minutes on the discharge process in face-to-face evaluation.

99281

Emergency department visit

Requires these 3 key components: A problem-focused history; A problem-focused examination; and Straightforward medical decision-making. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self-limited or minor.

99282

Emergency department visit

Requires these 3 key components: An expanded problem-focused history; An expanded problem-focused examination; and Medical decision-making of low complexity. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low to moderate severity.

99283

Emergency department visit

Requires these 3 key components: An expanded problem-focused history; An expanded problem-focused examination; and Medical decision-making of moderate complexity. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate severity.

99284

Emergency department visit

Requires these 3 key components: A detailed history; A detailed examination; and Medical decision-making of moderate complexity. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of high severity, and require urgent evaluation by the physician but do not pose an immediate significant threat to life or physiologic function.

99285

Emergency department visit

Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of high severity, and require urgent evaluation by the physician but do not pose an immediate significant threat to life or physiologic function.

99291

Critical care first hour

It is used to report the services of a physician providing full attention to a critically ill or critically injured patient from 30-74 minutes on a given date

99292

Critical care additional 30 mins

Code 99292 (critical care, each additional 30 minutes) is used to report additional block(s) of time, of up to 30 minutes each beyond the first 74 minutes of critical care.

99304

Nursing facility care initial

The problem(s) requiring admission are of low severity. Typically, 25 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient’s facility floor or unit.

  99305

Nursing facility care initial

The problem(s) requiring admission are of moderate severity. Typically, 35 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient’s facility floor or unit.

99306

Nursing facility care initial

The problem(s) requiring admission are of high severity. Typically, 45 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient’s facility floor or unit.

99315

Nursing facility discharge day

99315 is for discharge day management 30 minutes or less

99316

Nursing facility discharge day

This code is for discharge day management over 30 minutes

99327

Domiciliary or rest home visit new patient

Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of high severity. Typically, 60 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.

99328

Domiciliary or rest home visit new patient

Code used for Evaluation and Management / Domiciliary, rest home (boarding home) or custodial care services. The general guidance for this code is that it is used for new patient assisted living visits, typically 75 minutes. 

99334

Domiciliary or rest home visit established patient

This code 99334 is used to reflect the domiciliary or rest home visit for the E/M of an established patient

99335

Domiciliary or rest home visit established patient

Similar to 99334

99336

Domiciliary or rest home visit established patient

Similar to 99334

99337

Domiciliary or rest home visit established patient

Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are moderate to high severity. Typically, 60 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family

99341

Home visit new patient

Home services are provided in a private residence.  A home visit cannot be billed by a physician unless the physician was actually present in the beneficiary’s home. Level 1 new patient home visit.

99342

Home visit new patient

Home services are provided in a private residence.  A home visit cannot be billed by a physician unless the physician was actually present in the beneficiary’s home. Level 2 new patient home visit.

99343

Home visit new patient

Home services are provided in a private residence.  A home visit cannot be billed by a physician unless the physician was actually present in the beneficiary’s home. Level 3 new patient home visit.

99344

Home visit new patient

Home services are provided in a private residence.  A home visit cannot be billed by a physician unless the physician was actually present in the beneficiary’s home. Level 4 new patient home visit.

99345

Home visit new patient

Home services are provided in a private residence.  A home visit cannot be billed by a physician unless the physician was actually present in the beneficiary’s home.Level 5 new patient home visit.

99347

Home visit established patient

Home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components.  A problem-focused interval history; a problem-focused examination; and straightforward medical decision making. Typically, 15 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.

99348

Home visit established patient

Similar to CPT Code 99348. Typically, 25 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.

99349

Home visit established patient

Similar to CPT Code 99348. Typically, 40 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.

99350

Home visit established patient

Similar to CPT Code 99348. Typically, 60 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.

99468

Neonatal critical care initial

Services of directing the inpatient care of a critically ill neonate or infant 28 days or younger. 

99469

Neonatal critical care initial

Services of directing the inpatient care of a critically ill neonate or infant 28 days or younger. 

99471

Pediatric critical care initial

Initial inpatient pediatric critical care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a critically ill infant or young child, 29 days through 24 months of age

99472

Pediatric critical care initial

Subsequent inpatient pediatric critical care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a critically ill infant or young child, 29 days through 24 months of age

99473

Self-measurement of blood pressure at home education/training

Code 99473 represents the work of training the patient and calibrating the device,

99475

Pediatric critical care ages 2-5 initial

Initial inpatient pediatric critical care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a critically ill infant or young child, 2 through 5 years of age

99476

Pediatric critical care ages 2-5 subsequent

Subsequent inpatient pediatric critical care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a critically ill infant or young child, 2 through 5 years of age

99477

Initial day of hospital care for neonatal care

Initial hospital care of the neonate (28 days or younger) who is not critically ill but requires intensive observation, frequent interventions, and other intensive care services.

99478

Ic low-birthweight infant

Intensive care, per day, for the evaluation and management of the recovering low or very low birth weight infant( < 1500 gm)

99479

Ic low-birthweight infant < 1500-2500 g subsequent

Intensive care, per day, for the evaluation and management of the recovering low or very low birth weight infant( 1500 gm-2500g)

99480

Ic infant pbw 2501-5000 g subsequent

Intensive care, per day, for the evaluation and management of the recovering low or very low birth weight infant(2501g-5000g)

99483

Assessment and care plan cognitive impairment

Assessment of and care planning for a patient with cognitive impairment, requiring an independent historian, in the office or other outpatient, home or domiciliary or rest home