CPT^® 97171, Under Athletic Training Evaluations

Summary

The provider carries out an assessment requiring medical decision–making of high complexity on a patient with three or more health–related issues and an unstable or unpredictable clinical presentation that affect physical activity. He takes a medical history and uses a standardized patient assessment instrument (criteria agreed upon by a group of experts) and/or a functional outcome measurement tool to evaluate a patient with an athletic injury; evaluation includes examination of affected body area and four or more elements relating to symptoms or body structures, physical activities, and/or limitations on participation. This service typically takes 45 minutes of face–to–face time with patient and/or family.

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