G8982 - Tracking progress toward goals for changing and maintaining body positions during physical therapy
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
What is a HCPCS Code?
HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) codes are used to identify medical procedures, supplies, and services for billing purposes. These codes help standardize how healthcare services are reported and billed across different providers and insurance companies.
Detailed Description
This code is used by physical therapists and other rehabilitation professionals to document and track a patient's progress toward their goals for changing and maintaining body positions. This includes abilities like sitting up, standing, lying down, rolling over, and maintaining balance in different positions. The code tracks the projected goals at the start of therapy, progress at regular intervals, and final status when therapy ends or reporting concludes.
Additional Information
This is a tracking/documentation code used for reporting functional progress rather than a billable treatment service. It helps therapists monitor whether patients are meeting their mobility and positioning goals throughout their rehabilitation.
Category
Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation Services
Medical Specialty
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Medicine
Expected Costs
Your actual cost will depend on your insurance coverage, provider location, and specific circumstances.
What's Required Before This
- Physical therapy evaluation
- Established treatment plan with functional goals
What to Expect After
- Regular therapy sessions
- Progress assessments
- Goal adjustments as needed
Why Understanding This Code Matters
On Your Medical Bill
This code appears on your medical bills to identify the specific service, procedure, drug, or medical diagnosis you received. Understanding what it means helps you verify you're being charged correctly and know what to expect.
For Your Health
Knowing what this code represents helps you understand your treatment plan, ask better questions during appointments, and track your healthcare journey more effectively.
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