2008 ABC Coding Manual - Index of

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CFCAA – CHAAI Osteopathic Services – Miscellaneous osteopathy
CFC Miscellaneous naturopathy
CFCAA Binasal specifics each procedure
Inserting a sphygmomanometer bulb into a client’s nasal passages to mobilize and open the bony
structures surrounding his or her front and/or maxillary sinuses. Service is billed per procedure.
CFCAC Manual scar therapy each treatment
Using manual techniques on a client to release and/or reduce adhesion(s) and/or contracture(s) of his or
her scar tissue and/or fibrosis. Service is billed per treatment.
CFCZZ Undefined miscellaneous naturopathy narrative required
Any elsewhere undefined miscellaneous naturopathy, narrative required. To help develop more
comprehensive coding, please submit an ABC Terminology and Code Request Form, which is available
in the back of all ABC coding publications and at www.ABCcodes.com.
CG Osteopathic Services
CGA Miscellaneous osteopathy
CGAAF Cranial osteopathic manipulation each 15 minutes
Manipulating a client’s craniosacral system to evaluate and/or correct his or her craniosacral
membranous, articular and/or ligamentous strain(s). Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CGAAG Muscle energy technique manipulation each 15 minutes
Using an osteopathic manual and diagnostic techniques on a client to improve and/or reduce a restriction
of his or her range-of-motion in a body part, region or full body. Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CGAZZ Undefined miscellaneous osteopathy service narrative required
Any elsewhere undefined miscellaneous osteopathy service, narrative required. To help develop more
comprehensive coding, please submit an ABC Terminology and Code Request Form, which is available
in the back of all ABC coding publications and at www.ABCcodes.com.
CH Indigenous Healing Practices
CHA Ayurvedic medicine
CHAAA Ayurvedic consultation each 15 minutes
Consulting with a client to provide information and recommendations for lifestyle changes and assess the
need to restore his or her individual constitutional balance and health. Service is billed in 15-minute
increments.
CHAAB Netra basti each 15 minutes
Applying oil therapeutically to a client’s eyes to improve and/or restore his or her eye function. Service is
billed in 15-minute increments.
CHAAD Raktamoksha each 10 minutes
Instructing a client in techniques that purify and cleanse the blood to restore his or her individual
constitutional balance and health. Service is billed in 10-minute increments.
CHAAF Ayurvedic shaman moonlight each 10 minutes
Instructing a client in techniques that use the cool night environment to restore his or her individual
constitutional balance and health. Service is billed in 10-minute increments.
CHAAG Ayurvedic shaman water each 10 minutes
Instructing a client in techniques that limit water intake to restore his or her individual constitutional
balance and health. Service is billed in 10-minute increments.
CHAAI Ayurvedic shaman exercise each 10 minutes
Instructing a client in specific exercise techniques to restore his or her individual constitutional balance
and health. Service is billed in 10-minute increments.
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