CPT code 20606: Arthrocentesis of intermediate joint with ultrasound
CPT code 20606 covers arthrocentesis, aspiration, or injection of an intermediate joint or bursa performed with ultrasound guidance. The descriptor also requires permanent recording and reporting of the images. Without that record in the chart, the procedure belongs on 20605 instead. This guide covers the descriptor, the 20605 comparison, Medicare reimbursement, modifiers, ICD-10 pairings, and […]
Massage Therapy SOAP Notes
Download your free massage therapy SOAP note template A printable one-page form with prompts for client-reported pain and history, range of motion and palpation findings, your clinical interpretation, and the treatment plan. It also has space for session date, therapist name, and client and therapist signatures. Download template A massage therapy SOAP note records what […]
Functional reach test: Scoring, norms, and fall risk
Learn how to run the functional reach test in five minutes, average three trials, and read the fall risk cut-offs, plus the setup mistakes that skew scores.
ICD-10 Code S83.422A: Lateral collateral ligament sprain, left knee
ICD-10 Code S83.422A: definition and billable status To begin, ICD-10 Code S83.422A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code. Specifically, its official full description is Sprain of lateral collateral ligament of left knee, initial encounter. In addition, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, known as CMS, lists it as valid for FY 2026, effective […]
HCPCS Code E0153: Platform attachment, forearm crutch, each
HCPCS Code E0153: definition and code details HCPCS Code E0153 is a Level II HCPCS code maintained by CMS, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Its official long descriptor is “Platform attachment, forearm crutch, each.” The code is active for 2026 and falls within the walking aids and attachments category (E0100-E0159). A platform attachment […]
CPT Code 97161: Low complexity physical therapy evaluation
CPT 97161 covers a low complexity PT evaluation: one to two exam elements, modifier GP required, about $87-$102 from Medicare.
Craig’s test assessment form
Download your free Craig’s test assessment form A ready-to-use form covering patient positioning, examiner technique, and angle measurement. It also carries normal-value reference ranges and space for your clinical interpretation. Download template Craig’s test measures femoral anteversion, the inward twist of the femur. Also called the trochanteric prominence angle test, it needs only a treatment […]
ICD-10 Code M89.9: Disorder of bone, unspecified
M89.9 is billable for disorder of bone, unspecified, and the only M89 code that bills at four characters. Use it when no type is documented.
CPT code 20501: Sinus tract injection billing guide
CPT 20501 covers a diagnostic sinus tract injection, or sinogram. Bill 20500 for therapeutic injections, and verify CCI edits before 76080.
Ely’s test: How to perform it and grade the result
A patient comes in with anterior knee pain that flares on stairs and settles at rest. The knee itself looks unremarkable. Often the problem sits higher up, in the one quadriceps muscle that also crosses the hip. Ely’s test answers that question in about 90 seconds. The patient lies face down, you bend the knee, […]