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CBEAM – CBEBI Somatic and/or Massage Practices – Massage
CBEAM Myotherapy each 15 minutes
Using myotherapy, which consists of applying pressure from origin to insertion of a client’s muscle(s), to
release tension at the point(s) of attachment between his or her muscle(s) and bone(s). Any practitioner
using this code must document appropriate training and/or certification. Service is billed in 15-minute
increments.
CBEAP Origin insertion technique each 15 minutes
Applying deep tissue massage to a client, with a muscle injury and/or injuries and/or tear(s), to facilitate
healing at the attachment site(s) of his or her muscle(s), by working from the origin to the insertion of the
muscle(s). Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBEAR Parasympathetic massage each 15 minutes
Massaging specific areas of a client’s body part, region or full body to affect the parasympathetic division
of his or her autonomic nervous system. Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBEAS Postpartum massage each 15 minutes
Applying postpartum massage to a client to induce relaxation and/or reduce her stress. Service is billed
in 15-minute increments.
CBEAT Prenatal massage each 15 minutes
Applying prenatal massage to a client to reduce discomfort and/or stress and improve her muscle tone
and/or flexibility. Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBEAY Pre-event sports massage each 15 minutes
Using energizing and/or elongating massage strokes to warm up and/or promote flexibility of a client’s
muscle(s) before an athletic event. Any practitioner using this code must document appropriate training
and/or certification. Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBEAZ Lomi Lomi each 15 minutes
Using Hawaiian massage techniques, including prayer, warm oil and long, pressured massage strokes
applied with elbows and/or forearms, on a client to provide him or her with relaxation. Any practitioner
using this code must document appropriate training and/or certification. Service is billed in 15-minute
increments.
CBEBA Post-event sports massage each 15 minutes
Using relaxing and/or elongating massage strokes to facilitate recovery and/or prevent shortening of a
client’s muscle(s) after an athletic event. Any practitioner using this code must document appropriate
training and/or certification. Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBEBB Sports massage each 15 minutes
Using sports massage techniques on a client to facilitate maintenance and/or improvement of his or her
physical condition. Any practitioner using this code must document appropriate training and/or
certification. Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBEBC Rehabilitation sports massage each 15 minutes
Using sports massage techniques on a client to expedite his or her recovery from a sports-related injury
or injuries. Any practitioner using this code must document appropriate training and/or certification.
Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBEBE Stress-strain-counterstrain massage each 15 minutes
Using stress-strain-counterstrain massage on a client to treat his or her post-injury muscle(s) and/or joint
dysfunction. Any practitioner using this code must document appropriate training and/or certification.
Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBEBG Temporomandibular muscle massage each 15 minutes
Using pressure point and/or connective tissue massage on a client’s jaw to improve jaw tracking and/or
relieve his or her pain. Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBEBH Trigger-point therapy each 15 minutes
Applying pressure to hypersensitive points on a client’s body part, which when compressed, cause pain
and refer to other body parts or regions, to relieve his or her referred pain. Any practitioner using this code
must document appropriate training and/or certification. Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBEBI Visceral manipulation each 15 minutes
Manipulating a client’s abdominal tissue to affect the organs and/or muscles of his or her abdomen.
Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
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