Cpt code manual lymphatic drainage

 · Procedure CODE AND Description. – Manual therapy techniques (eg, mobilization/ manipulation, manual lymphatic drainage, manual traction), 1 or more regions, each 15 minutes. – Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one) patient contact (use of dynamic activities to improve functional performance), each 15 minutes. The basic Massage CPT codes are as follows: -Therapeutic Procedure, 15 minutes. One or more areas, including effleruage, pettrissage and/or tapotement, compression, percussion. – Therapeutic Procedure, 15 minutes. Mobilization, manipulation, manual lymphatic drainage, manual traction, one or more regions. CPT Code Description: Manual therapy techniques (e.g., mobilization/manipulation, manual lymphatic drainage, manual traction), one or more regions, each 15 minutes. is used to describe therapy which increases active pain-free range of motion, increased extensibility of myofascial tissue and facilitates return to functional activities/5(44).

Procedure CODE AND Description. – Manual therapy techniques (eg, mobilization/ manipulation, manual lymphatic drainage, manual traction), 1 or more regions, each 15 minutes. – Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one) patient contact (use of dynamic activities to improve functional performance), each 15 minutes. The CPT Code Book definition of is: "Manual therapy techniques (e.g., mobilization/manipulation, manual lymphatic drainage, manual traction), one or more regions, each 15 minutes." You may also document myofascial release using this code. Medically necessary hands-on MLD is a covered Medicare service and is coded using CPT® for manual therapy. There is no Medicare coverage for lymphedema compression bandage application as this is considered to be an unskilled service. The exercise component for manual lymphatic drainage is covered under CPT and generally requires no more than visits.

Apr The CPT Code Book definition of is: "Manual therapy techniques (e.g., mobilization/manipulation, manual lymphatic drainage. Sept Procedure CODE AND Description - Manual therapy techniques (eg, mobilization/ manipulation, manual lymphatic drainage. Manual Lymph drainage (MLD), is a technique developed by the Vodders (Dr. Emil Vodder and his wife, Estrid) in in Paris for treatment of swollen lymph.