CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code 97532 is used for “Development of cognitive skills to improve attention, memory, and problem solving, including compensatory training, direct one-on-one patient contact by the provider, each 15 minutes.”
CPT code 97532 refers to cognitive rehabilitation therapy that aims to help patients develop or regain cognitive skills, such as attention, memory, and problem-solving abilities. This type of therapy is often utilized for individuals who have experienced a traumatic brain injury, stroke, or other neurological disorders that have affected their cognitive functioning.
Examples of when CPT code 97532 may be used:
- A patient who has suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident is having difficulties with attention and focus. The therapist uses various activities and exercises, such as puzzles or computer games, to help the patient practice and improve their attention span and concentration during the cognitive rehabilitation sessions.
- An individual who has experienced a stroke is struggling with memory loss. The therapist utilizes memory exercises and compensatory strategies, such as mnemonic devices, to help the patient regain and enhance their memory functioning during one-on-one cognitive rehabilitation sessions.
- A person with a neurodegenerative disorder, such as Parkinson’s disease or dementia, is having trouble with problem-solving skills. The therapist works directly with the patient using structured activities, like solving logic problems or completing daily living tasks, to improve their problem-solving abilities and develop coping strategies for managing their cognitive difficulties.