Question
I was wondering what the CPT code is for canalith repositioning maneuver?Answer
There is not a CPT code for canalith repositioning. Most professionals, including audiologists and physical therapists will use 97112. This is a therapeutic exercise code for neuromuscular re-education. It focuses on balance for standing, walking and sitting and the code is billed in 15 minute intervals.
Robert C. Fifer, Ph.D. is currently the Director of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at the Mailman Center for Child Development, Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Fifer is the President of the Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, a member of ASHA's Health Care Economics Committee, and the ASHA representative to the American Medical Association's Health Care Professions Advisory Committee for the Relative Value Utilization Committee in addition to being ASHA's representative to the AMA's Practice Expense Advisory Committee.
