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Capture Kegel Exercise Pay With E/M
Published on Tue Mar 16, 2010
Question: Is there a procedure code for billing for Kegel exercise teaching? Can we use code CPT 90911 or possibly 97110? Pennsylvania Subscriber Answer: There are no specific CPT or HCPCS codes for the performance of or teaching of Kegel exercises. To bill for teaching a patient how to properly perform these exercises, a nurse or medical technician must document a brief history and physical examination as well as the indications for and the expected goals of the Kegel exercises. Under these circumstances, you can then report 99211 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient that may not require the presence of a physician ...) for this encounter. About the service: Kegel exercises are voluntary contraction and relaxation of the perineal musculature including the urinary sphincter (pelvic diaphragm). These exercises are usually performed outside of the office without medical staff supervision, and are [...]