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 Code 97161: Definition and clinical description CPT Code 97161 is the billing code for a low complexity physical therapy evaluation. It applies when a licensed physical therapist evaluates a patient with a stable, uncomplicated presentation. Around 20 minutes of face-to-face time are typically spent with the patient or family. The American Medical Association (AMA) […]
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
What does ICD-10 Code M89.9 cover, and is it billable? ICD-10 Code M89.9 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for disorder of bone, unspecified. It has been valid for reimbursement since October 1, 2025 under the FY2026 code set. Assign it when the record documents a bone disorder but the type, site, and laterality are […]
CPT code 20501: Sinus tract injection billing guide
CPT code 20501 covers the injection of contrast into a sinus tract for diagnostic purposes, the procedure known as a sinogram. Its neighbor, CPT 20500, covers a therapeutic injection into the same kind of tract. Purpose separates the two codes, not the order in which they happen. Denied sinogram claims usually share one cause. The […]
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, […]
Thompson test: procedure, interpretation, and accuracy
The Thompson test is a 60-second bedside check for a complete Achilles tendon rupture. With the patient prone, you squeeze the calf and watch the foot. If the foot does not plantarflex, the tendon is probably torn through. Complete ruptures are still picked up late, usually because swelling hides the palpable gap in the tendon […]
Neck pain exercises: stretching, strengthening, and rehab
Systematic reviews of population studies put the annual prevalence of neck pain at around a third of adults. That makes it one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in physical therapy. For most people, the right neck pain exercises reduce symptoms and restore mobility within weeks. The harder part is matching the exercise to the […]
CPT code 20551: Tendon injection billing, rates, and modifiers
CPT code 20551 covers a single injection into a tendon origin or insertion. The American Medical Association maintains the CPT code set, and its official descriptor reads: “Injection(s); single tendon origin or insertion.” In practice that means one injection at the point where a tendon anchors to bone. The agent is usually a corticosteroid, a […]