G8985 - Assessment of goals for carrying and moving objects during 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 to track and document your therapy goals related to your ability to carry, move, and handle objects. It captures your projected goals at the start of therapy, during regular check-ins throughout treatment, and at the end of therapy or when reporting ends. This helps your therapy team monitor your progress in developing or regaining skills needed for daily activities that involve lifting, carrying, or manipulating objects.
Additional Information
This is a tracking code used for documentation and goal-setting purposes rather than a specific treatment or procedure. It helps ensure your therapy team can measure and report on your functional improvements over time.
Category
Rehabilitation/Therapy 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
- Therapy evaluation
- Established treatment plan
What to Expect After
- Regular therapy sessions
- Progress monitoring
- Goal reassessment
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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