CPT® Code 95851

Range of motion measurements are a critical assessment tool used to evaluate the functional capacity of specific joints, muscles, or muscle groups. This procedure is performed as a separate entity, allowing healthcare providers to focus on the mobility and flexibility of each extremity, excluding the hand, or each section of the trunk, specifically the spine. During the assessment, passive range of motion techniques are employed, wherein the provider actively moves the patient's limb or trunk through the desired range of motion. This method enables the provider to observe and document any limitations in movement, as well as to identify potential weaknesses or instabilities in the joints or muscles being tested. For coding purposes, CPT® Code 95851 is designated for the range of motion testing of each extremity, excluding the hand, or for each section of the spine. It is important to note that for range of motion testing specifically involving the hand, whether compared to the normal side or not, CPT® Code 95852 should be utilized instead.