Cpt code for manual cervical traction

 · Manual Therapy Techniques: Skilled manual therapy techniques (mobilization, manual lymphatic drainage, manual traction), one or more regions, each 15 minutes. (PROM is NOT manual therapy) Therapeutic Activity: .  · —Mechanical traction. This includes both cervical and lumbar-pelvic mechanical traction. This CPT code does not include over-the-door cervical traction or other noncovered forms of traction. Specific indications for mechanical traction include cervical or lumbar radiculopathy, lumbago, sciatica, disc herniation, and other back disorders. Procedure .  · Cervical traction devices described by code E or E are covered only when criteria 1 and 2 above and either criterion A, B or C below has been met: The beneficiary has a diagnosis of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction; and has received treatment for.

From a CPT® coding perspective, is a physical medicine mechanical traction modality that does not require attendance. Various other modalities might also assist in accomplishing and/or complementing some of the same objectives as the CMT codes or —Mechanical traction. This includes both cervical and lumbar-pelvic mechanical traction. This CPT code does not include over-the-door cervical traction or other noncovered forms of traction. Specific indications for mechanical traction include cervical or lumbar radiculopathy, lumbago, sciatica, disc herniation, and other back disorders. Procedure Code , Mechanical Traction/Spinalator. The pesky CPT Code: Some payers, such as Optum, have finally taken the guesswork out of when and how to append the modifier when performing CMT along with procedure code – manual therapy techniques (e.g., mobilization/manipulation, manual lymphatic drainage, manual traction) on one or more regions (15 minutes each).

· Traction/Mechanical Modality (CPT code ) Traction is generally used for joints, especially of the lumbar or cervical spine. For cervical conditions, treatment beyond one month can usually be accomplished by self-administered mechanical traction in the home. The time. Traction is generally used for joints, especially of the lumbar or cervical spine, with the expectation of relieving pain in or originating from those areas, or.