97755 -
: This assessment covers advanced user-interface devices, including:
: The code covers the assessment itself, but time spent writing the final report is generally included in the service value and not billed separately. Key Clinical and Administrative Rules
: It is typically billed by occupational therapists (OTs) or physical therapists (PTs) with specialized expertise in assistive technology. Common Distinctions : 97755 is strictly for assessment
: In some states, such as Colorado, Medicaid requires a physician's prescription and may only allow one active authorization for this code per member at a time. Common Distinctions
: 97755 is strictly for assessment . Training a patient to use the technology is billed under different codes, such as 97535 (self-care/home management) or 97537 (community/work reintegration). such as Colorado
: Systems designed for controlling artificial limbs.
: Functional electrical stimulation (FES) devices and robotic exoskeletons. Billing Specifics : Common Distinctions : 97755 is strictly for assessment
: Payers like Medicare require documentation showing the patient has lost significant limb function and would benefit from these technological advancements.