Aetna Clarifies 97001/97002 Not Included in Policy Change
In communication with New York Chapter leaders, Aetna has clarified that 97001 and 97002 are not included in a policy change published on page 2 in its September 2012 OfficeLink Updates™.
The publication includes an updated policy for evaluation and management codes billed by certain nonphysician provider types, which becomes effective December 1. The policy states that evaluation and management codes will not be allowed for physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, audiologists, dieticians, and nutritionists. Aetna representatives have confirmed that the policy applies to codes in the 992xx series, and will not be billable by physical therapists. However, physical therapists will continue to be able to report 97001 and 97002 for evaluation and reevaluation.