2025 CPT code 95852
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Neurology - Neurologic Procedures Medicine Services and Procedures > Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures Feed
Range of motion measurements of the hand, with or without comparison to the normal side, and report generation.
Modifiers 52 (reduced services), 76 (repeat procedure by same physician), 77 (repeat procedure by another physician), and others as clinically appropriate may apply.
Medical necessity for 95852 is established when the physician needs to objectively measure and document hand ROM to: assess the extent of a neurological condition, monitor disease progression, track recovery from an injury or surgery, or evaluate treatment effectiveness.This should be supported by clinical findings.
The physician or other qualified healthcare professional is responsible for performing the ROM measurements, interpreting the findings, and creating a written report.This may be part of a larger neurological exam.
- Medicine Services and Procedures > Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures
- Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures
In simple words: The doctor measures how much the patient's hand can bend and straighten at each joint. They use a special tool to measure the angles.The results are compared to the other hand if needed, and a report is written.
This procedure involves measuring the range of motion (ROM) of a patient's hand.The physician uses a goniometer to measure the degrees of movement from full extension to full flexion at each joint. Both active (patient-initiated) and passive (provider-initiated) ROM may be assessed. Findings are compared to the normal side if applicable, and a formal report is generated documenting the results.
Example 1: A patient presents with suspected carpal tunnel syndrome. The physician performs a detailed neurological exam including 95852 to assess hand ROM and determine the extent of any limitations., Following a hand fracture, the physician uses code 95852 to document the patient's hand ROM at regular intervals throughout recovery to track progress., A patient with rheumatoid arthritis requires regular assessment of hand ROM to monitor disease progression and the effectiveness of treatment. Code 95852 is used to record these measurements.
* Detailed documentation of the ROM measurements for each joint of the hand (using a goniometer)* Indication of whether active and/or passive ROM was measured* Comparison to the uninvolved side (if applicable)* A clear and concise written report summarizing findings and interpretations.
** Consider using additional codes to document related evaluations or procedures. This code should only be reported if the range of motion measurements constitute a significant portion of the visit, separate from a comprehensive exam.
- Revenue Code: M5D (SPECIALIST - OTHER)
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: No TC modifier applicable.
- Specialties:Neurology, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital (Inpatient or Outpatient), Clinic, Ambulatory Surgical Center