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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Therapeutic Procedure One Or, Therapeutic Procedure One Or More Areas Each 15 Minutesmassage Including Effleurage Petrissage Andor Tapotement (Stroking Compression Percussion)
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Evaluations |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | GP - Services delivered under an outpatient physical therapy plan of care 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $29.73 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 97124 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $24.555 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 97124 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 97124 by major payers:
$33.60
$27.82
$25.81
$29.68
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CPT 97124
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Kimberly Marano
New York University
$111.30Published rateSara Dydyn
$48.22Published rateSamara Badash
Duke University Health System Inc
$26.17Published rateKathryn Fleischer
The Center For Discovery Inc
$20.26Published rateMary Lashomb
Alice Hyde Medical Center
$16.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 97124 vs. Other Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Evaluations Codes
The CPT 97124 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Evaluations. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 97124 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 97116-CPT | Low | Therapeutic Procedure One Or, Therapeutic Procedure One Or More Areas Each 15 Minutesgait Training (Includes Stair Climbing) Therapeutic Procedure One Or More Areas Each 15 Minutes |
| 97124-CPT | Low | Therapeutic Procedure One Or, Therapeutic Procedure One Or More Areas Each 15 Minutesmassage Including Effleurage Petrissage Andor Tapotement (Stroking Compression Percussion) |
| 97129-CPT | Low | Ther Ivntj 1st 15 Min, Therapeutic Interventions That Focus On Cognitive Function Eg Attention Memory Reasoning Executive Function Problem Solving And Or Pragmatic Functioning And Compensatory Strategies To Manage The Performance Of An Activity Eg Managing Time Or Schedules Initiating Organizing And Sequencing Tasks Direct One On One Patient Contact Initial 15 Minutes |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 97124. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 97124 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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