97755
: In some states, such as Colorado, Medicaid requires a physician's prescription and may only allow one active authorization for this code per member at a time. Common Distinctions
: Functional electrical stimulation (FES) devices and robotic exoskeletons. Billing Specifics :
: Systems designed for controlling artificial limbs. : In some states, such as Colorado, Medicaid
: The code covers the assessment itself, but time spent writing the final report is generally included in the service value and not billed separately. Key Clinical and Administrative Rules
: Complex control systems for wheelchairs, custom seating, and adaptive switches. : The code covers the assessment itself, but
: 97755 is strictly for assessment . Training a patient to use the technology is billed under different codes, such as 97535 (self-care/home management) or 97537 (community/work reintegration).
Healthcare providers must distinguish 97755 from (Wheelchair Management). While 97755 focuses on the high-tech user interface and complex control systems of power chairs, 97542 is used for standard fitting, postural needs, and safety training. CPT Code 97755 - Assistive Technology Assessment - CMS Training a patient to use the technology is
: This assessment covers advanced user-interface devices, including: