Coding! Helping therapists who are on the go with tips for when to use the CPT Code 97530 in Physical and Occupational Therapy sessions

As therapists we often default to using code 97530, because every intervention consists of an underlying activity of play. Play is the occupation of a child, therefore, interventions are done through engaging in play. It is a natural reaction to code these activities as 97530. However, with a more thorough discussion of why you are doing what you are doing during the session, is that the most appropriate code to bill? In this episode, Kjirsti and Haden discuss and define intervention strategies that would best relate to using code 97530.