New CPT Code for Physiologic Recording of Tremor
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009The American Medical Association CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) Editorial Panel has approved the release of CPT® code 0199T: Physiologic recording of tremor using accelerometer(s) and gyroscope(s), (including frequency and amplitude) including interpretation and report. Implementation date is July 1, 2009.
CleveMed has worked diligently with key personnel as well as members of the American Medical Association on the implementation of the 0199T Category III code to cover KinesiaTM, a wireless patient worn device for objectively monitoring the severity of movement disorder motor symptoms.
Currently, Kinesia is the only device on the market that uses accelerometers AND gyroscopes, as defined in the description of the code, for the physiologic recording of tremor.
Kinesia is a compact device worn on the hand and wrist of the patient while they complete a video-guided upper extremity motor symptom evaluation. Symptom severity information is wirelessly telemetered to a nearby computer, increasing patient mobility and simplifying setup, where it is displayed and stored. Tasks for evaluating tremor, including rest, postural and kinetic, are automatically scored on a 0 to 4 scale. Severity scores can be viewed in customizable patient reports.
If you have questions regarding Category III codes, reimbursement or other information, please contact a CleveMed representative at 1-877-253-8363 or visit our website at www.CleveMed.com.
