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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Physical Therapy

ICD-10 Coding for Physical Therapy

Z47.89
M54.5

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for physical therapy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation Therapy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Physical Therapy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Physical Therapy

Use ICD-10 code Z47.89 for encounter for other orthopedic aftercare, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

Billable Code
Z47.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Patient has undergone recent orthopedic surgery.

Applicable To

  • • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • • Orthopedic follow-up care

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the need for continued therapy.

Low back pain

Non-Billable
M54.5
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Pain assessment
  • • Functional limitation documentation

Applicable To

  • • Lumbago

Important Notes

  • • Document specific pain characteristics and treatment response.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.891

Personal history of falls

Use to indicate fall risk in rehabilitation planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for physical therapy?

The ICD-10 code for physical therapy is primarily Z47.89, used for orthopedic aftercare and rehabilitation.

How do you document physical therapy sessions?

Document physical therapy sessions by including patient history, specific exercises, time spent, and progress notes.

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