Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 97033, billed in units. In a message dated 4/26/2004 8:54:12 PM Central Standard Time, jbabcock@... writes: > In follow up, can you tell me what CPT code is used for ionto? Thank you. > > Re: iontophoresis > > > > Ionto is a timed code. We bill for the time involved in applying the > treatment, instructing the patient in its purpose, etc and for reassessing the > patient after its application. > > Our patients primarily use the Ionto Patch, so the above time is generally > what is charged when we use a patch. > > > In a message dated 4/22/2004 10:34:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > smin@... writes: > > > > > > >Is iontophoresis a timed code? How are others billing when treatment > >involves multiple sites i.e. 3, or when a patient is issued one of the > long > >term time released 24 hour electrodes? > > > >Thank you > > > Ellen R. Strunk, PT, GCS Clinical Consultant Birmingham, AL erstrunk@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 While doing site reviews of PT clinics, I have noticed various processes for storage and delivery of ionto medication. They vary from the clinic keeping their own supply of meds and using one syringe to inject into electrodes to requiring the patient to obtain the meds on their own and using a new disposable syringe for each treatment. Does anyone know of a written policy or accreditation standard for the delivery of this modality? I have searched the PT Manager list-serve archives, but most ionto discussions surround reimbursement issues. Thanks. Kecia kson, PT HSM St. , MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Aetna hasn't paid for ionto for several years here in Virginia. It is also not reimbursed by Medicare or Anthem BCBS. Medicare will vary by state. Amy Marshall, PT BIAPT Iontophoresis > Has anyone had any recent problems associated with reimbursement or approval > of Iontophoresis with various paying groups? We recently had this come up > with Aetna Insurance denying Iontophoresis due to " it being an experimental > treatment. " Previous discussions indicated that this modality was being > reviewed by Medicare. Any thoughts from the group on the efficacy of > Iontophoresis or this possible trend towards it being a non-reimbursed > modality? Thanks for your input. > > Lars Ringger, OTR/L, MBA > Director of Rehab > Cameron Hospital > Angola, IN > > > > > > Looking to start your own Practice? > Visit www.InHomeRehab.com. > Bring PTManager to your organization or State Association with a professional workshop or course - call us at 313 884-8920 to arrange > PTManager encourages participation in your professional association. Join and participate now! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 I could be totally off base here and , Ken or Jim may have a better answer (not my specialty) but what I found was that it was is was disallowed when combined with other procedures but paid for when not. Our view was to maximize reimbursement where fair so that we could comp needed procedures for the patient. As much as business efficiency matters, I feel you need to build those points to make sure the patient benefits. Thanks!! Doug Iontophoresis > Has anyone had any recent problems associated with reimbursement or approval > of Iontophoresis with various paying groups? We recently had this come up > with Aetna Insurance denying Iontophoresis due to " it being an experimental > treatment. " Previous discussions indicated that this modality was being > reviewed by Medicare. Any thoughts from the group on the efficacy of > Iontophoresis or this possible trend towards it being a non-reimbursed > modality? Thanks for your input. > > Lars Ringger, OTR/L, MBA > Director of Rehab > Cameron Hospital > Angola, IN > > > > > > Looking to start your own Practice? > Visit www.InHomeRehab.com<http://www.inhomerehab.com/>. > Bring PTManager to your organization or State Association with a professional workshop or course - call us at 313 884-8920 to arrange > PTManager encourages participation in your professional association. Join and participate now! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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