Supervised Modalities
(Not Time-based) HNS PolicySupervised modalities are defined as the application of a modality which does not require direct (one-on-one) patient contact by the provider.
These services may be performed by an appropriately trained CA, and billed by the provider. The provider must be present in the office when a CA performs these therapies, but is not required to be present in the room while the patient is receiving this service.
Common supervised modalities are electrical stimulation (unattended) and mechanical traction.
The services are NOT timed codes
Below are commonly reported procedures. For important information regarding requirements for reporting each of these services, please click on the appropriate link.
Hot/Cold Packs (CPT Code 97010)
Mechanical Traction (CPT Code 97012)
Electrical Stimulation (unattended) (CPT Code 97014)
HNS Policies: When performed and billed to a payor, modalities/therapies must be properly documented in the health care record and accurately reported using the most appropriate code.
When performed and billed to a payor, modalities/therapies must be medically necessary and consistent with the chief complaint/clinical findings, diagnoses and treatment plan.
Documentation in the health care record must include the rationale for each therapy and must clearly establish the medical necessity for each therapy billed to the payor.
For ALL modalities and therapies, documentation must include:
During the initial phase of care, no more than two therapies or modalities per visit are considered usual and customary.
There should be a reduction in the use of therapies as the patient's condition improves.
Modifiers Needed:
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