Companion 80

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Hello all. Our service has been approached by vendors touting the

wireless iontophoresis pads (brand names include Companion 80 and

Iontopatch). I have reservations about the products because the code

for Iontophoresis (97033) is listed as a constant attendance code. I

did not feel we could use that code to bill for this product if we are

sending the patient home with it. Of course the reps are saying you can

use it because of preparatory procedures assessment. I just have a bad

gut feeling about that and was wondering if I am overanalyzing the

situation. I thought perhaps an un-attended e-stim code would be

better, but it still sounds strange to me. Any comments you have would

be appreciated.

Efficacy will also be an obvious issue, but before I even do a trial, I

want to clarify the billing issue.

Thank you in advance for your response.

Proffitt, PT

Aultman West Therapy

Massillon, OH