• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• CPT Code Description
The application of a modality that does not require direct (one-on-one) patient contact by the provider is as follows:
• 64550 Application of surface (transcutaneous) neuro stimulator
• 97012 Traction, mechanical
• 97014 Electrical stimulation (unattended)
• 97016 Vasopneumatic devices
• 97018 Paraffin bath
• 97022 Whirlpool
• 97024 Diathermy (e.g., microwave)
• 97028 Ultraviolet
Constant Attendance Modalities
The application of a modality that requires direct (one-on-one) patient contact by the provider is as follows:
97032 Electrical stimulation (manual)
97033 Iontophoresis
97034 Contrast baths
97035 Ultrasound
97036 Hubbard tank