Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy Services
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
22 active Medicare policies list 97602, and 5 commercial payer policies list it. See each policy's status for the code and its official source. Listing a code is not a coverage decision: read each policy’s source for the requirements that apply.
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J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JE · Effective Nov 28, 2021
JF · Effective Nov 28, 2021
J9 · Effective Dec 7, 2017
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Apr 16, 2018
J8 · Effective Apr 16, 2018
5 policies from 4 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of 97602 |
|---|---|---|
| Bio-Surgery: Medicinal Leech Therapy and Medical Maggots | Aug 10, 2023 | Covered |
| Surgical Devices, Dressings, and Wound Care Supplies | Jul 20, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 97602 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy | Apr 14, 2024 | Covered |
National · Effective Jan 1, 2024
National · Effective Jan 1, 2024
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
J6 · Effective Feb 19, 2026
National · Effective Oct 23, 2025
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
JL · Effective Jan 1, 2026
J9 · Effective Jan 1, 2026
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Mar 5, 2026
National · Effective Mar 5, 2026
| Policy | Effective | Status of 97602 |
|---|
| EOCCO Specialty Therapies Code List | May 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
|---|
| Policy | Effective | Status of 97602 |
|---|---|---|
| The Health Plan MSK PTOT Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |