CPT 97110 reports therapeutic exercises to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, billed in 15-minute units under the 8-minute rule.
When to use 97110
Use 97110 for one-on-one therapeutic exercise. Distinct codes cover neuromuscular reeducation (97112), gait training (97116), and manual therapy (97140).
How to bill it
Report one unit per 15 minutes under the 8-minute rule. 97110 is frequently billed concurrently with a second timed code such as 97112 or 97140; the total timed minutes across concurrent procedures determine the units, so log start and stop times per procedure.
Common pitfalls
- Billing units for time below the 8-minute threshold for a single procedure.
- Counting modality or supervised time as one-on-one therapeutic exercise.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 8-minute rule?
Under the 8-minute rule, a timed procedure is billable as one unit when at least 8 minutes of the 15-minute unit is delivered.
How does 97110 differ from 97112?
97110 is therapeutic exercise for strength, ROM, and endurance; 97112 is neuromuscular reeducation for movement, balance, and coordination.