97129 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 97129, in plain terms, covers A therapist provides hands-on treatment to improve movement, pain, or function during an initial fifteen-minute session. CPT 97129 is referenced in 7 tracked payer policy changes from Sentara Health Plans, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, and 2 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 97129 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 97129 on AAPC