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CPT 99002: Orthotic, Prosthetic, and Medical Device Provision and Fitting
CPT code 99002 covers the comprehensive clinical and administrative work a provider performs when prescribing and delivering an orthotic, prosthetic, or other medical device, including measurement, selection, ordering, procuring, fitting, and final application. Nationally, this code matters because it captures provider time and responsibility for device delivery workflows that sit at the intersection of durable medical equipment, rehabilitation, and specialty outpatient care.
Key payers addressed in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of how CPT code 99002 is defined, the typical clinical settings where it is used, and common billing practices tied to device provision services. The publication summarizes benchmarks for utilization and reimbursement where available, highlights relevant coding and coverage considerations, and situates the code within clinical workflows for orthotics and prosthetics.
The content helps clinicians, billing professionals, and policy analysts understand the operational role of CPT code 99002, what types of services it represents, and the payer landscape that most commonly adjudicates claims for device provision and fitting. Data not available in the input will be noted where applicable.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 99002 describes the clinical and administrative work involved when a provider prescribes and delivers an orthotic, prosthetic, or other medical device. The procedure includes all tasks associated with providing the device to the patient: measurement, selection, ordering, procuring, fitting, and final application of the device to the patient.
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Service type: Device provision and fitting, including evaluation-related tasks necessary to supply an orthotic, prosthetic, or other medical device
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Typical site of service: Durable medical equipment or prosthetics clinic, outpatient specialty clinic, rehabilitation facility, or hospital outpatient department