CPT庐 Code 97530 - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapeutic Procedures

97530

CPT^® 97530, Under Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapeutic Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 97530 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapeutic Procedures.

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The provider uses various activities during direct contact with the patient to improve the patient鈥檚 functional performance. Use this code for each 15 minutes of activity.聽

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