In simple words: A portable whirlpool bath that fits over a regular bathtub, used for treating pain, swelling, and cleaning wounds as part of physical therapy.

Portable overtub type whirlpool bath used for the treatment of pain, swelling, and wound debridement in a patient’s physical therapy.

Example 1: A patient with a fractured ankle uses the whirlpool bath for pain relief and to reduce swelling., A patient recovering from surgery uses the whirlpool bath for wound debridement and to promote healing., A patient with a neurological condition uses the whirlpool bath for muscle strengthening exercises.

Documentation should include the direct encounter, the condition necessitating the whirlpool bath, and the medical necessity for the DME.