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Commonly Used Diagnostic Codes
For SPD Insurance Reimbursement


 
The first section of this information is available in the SENSORY INTEGRATION - SPECIAL INTEREST SECTION QUARTERLY Volume 22, number 1 March, 1999.  Published by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

"Insurance Reimbursement Survey Results"

Use of Codes for Diagnosis and Treatment
 
ICD-9 Diagnostic Codes:

299.0   Autism
299.8   Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger's Syndrome
314.0   Attention Deficit Disorder
314.01  Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
315.4   Developmental Coordination Disorder
315.8   Delay in Development (specified)
315.9   Delay in Development (unspecified)
343.9   Cerebral Palsy
759.83  Fragile X Syndrome
781.3   Lack of Coordination
784.69  Motor Apraxis
742.9   Unspecified Anomaly of the Brain, Spinal Cord and Nervous System
349.9   Unspecified Disorders of the Nervous System
782.0   Disturbance of Skin Sensation
781.0   Tremors Nervous system
348.3   Encephalopathy
382.9   Otitis Media


CPT Codes For Billing:

97110   Therapeutic Exercises (procedures)
97112   Neuromuscular Re-Education
97530   Therapeutic Exercises (activities)
97770   Self-Care/Home Management

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In a sample Private OT, these are the evaluation and treatment codes most frequently used...

Evaluation Codes:

96110   OT Eval- developmental assessment interpretation, report
96111   OT Eval- extended standardized developmental instruments
96115   Neurobehavioral status exam with interpretation report
96117   Neuropsychological testing with interpretation report
97003   Medicaid/CMS Evaluation

Treatment Codes:

97110   Therapeutic Procedure - develop strength/endurance. ROM/flex
97112   Neuro-muscular Re-Education - balance, coordination, proprioception
97250   Myofascial Release/Mobilization - hand, wrist
97265   Joint Mobilization - hand, wrist
97504   Orthotics Fitting - upper/lower extremity
 
Submitted By Michelle Morris 2006.
















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