CPT® Code 90901

Biofeedback training is a therapeutic technique aimed at helping patients gain awareness and control over physiological functions that are typically automatic and involuntary. This process does not aim to cure diseases but rather empowers individuals to manage their bodily responses, which can significantly influence their overall health and well-being. Various healthcare specialists utilize biofeedback to address a range of physical conditions, including but not limited to migraine headaches, chronic pain, digestive disorders, fluctuations in blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmias, Raynaud's disease, epilepsy, and paralysis resulting from strokes or cerebral palsy. The biofeedback process involves identifying specific triggers that exacerbate symptoms and employing relaxation techniques to mitigate these effects. During a session, clinicians attach electrical sensors to various body parts to monitor physiological indicators such as muscle tension, heart rate, and temperature. These sensors connect to a biofeedback machine that provides real-time feedback through auditory signals or visual cues, alerting the patient to changes in their physiological state. Patients are trained to respond to this feedback by focusing on techniques to reduce muscle tension, lower heart rates, or adjust body temperature, thereby enhancing their ability to manage their symptoms. Each biofeedback training session typically lasts between 30 to 60 minutes, and patients are encouraged to practice these techniques at home regularly to reinforce their ability to control physiological responses effectively.