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CBGAA – CBGZZ Somatic and/or Massage Practices – Oriental massage
CBG Oriental massage
CBGAA Acupressure each 15 minutes
Applying firm, sustained pressure using fingers and palms to stimulate a client’s energy flow along
acupuncture meridian points of his or her body. Any practitioner using this code, other than an
acupuncturist or an Oriental medicine practitioner, must document appropriate training and/or certification.
Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBGAB Amma therapy each 15 minutes
Applying deep, rhythmic tissue manipulation using fingers, elbows and/or feet on a client’s vital points or
tsubos. Any practitioner using this code must document appropriate training and/or certification. Service
is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBGAI Shiatsu each 15 minutes
Performing a Japanese technique that uses pressure applied by the thumbs to a client’s meridian(s). Any
practitioner using this code, other than an acupuncturist or an Oriental medicine practitioner, must
document appropriate training and/or certification. Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBGAK Tuina each 15 minutes
Using Chinese massage techniques to manipulate a client’s soft tissue of his or her musculoskeletal and
ligamentous systems to realign their relationships within the body. Any practitioner using this code must
document appropriate training and/or certification. Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBGAL Gua Sha each 15 minutes
Promoting blood circulation and/or lymph drainage in a client by scraping his or her skin with a flat tool to
facilitate pain relief. Any practitioner using this code must document appropriate training and/or
certification. Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBGAQ Jin Shin Do each 15 minutes
Using a form of acupressure that holds vital energy points or tsubos, for one to five minutes to treat a
client’s energetic system. Any practitioner using this code must document appropriate training and/or
certification. Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBGAR Jin Shin Jyutsu each 15 minutes
Applying downward pressure onto, or moving a hand over, one or more of a client’s 26 acupressure points
on his or her body for therapeutic effect(s) (for example, to reduce fatigue). Service is billed in 15-minute
increments.
CBGAS Thai massage each 15 minutes
Applying rhythmic and firm pressure along the sen or energy lines of a fully clothed client, while he or she
lies on a mat on the floor, for therapeutic effect(s) (for example, to strengthen and rejuvenate the body).
Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBGAT Watsu each 15 minutes
Using a combination of Zen shiatsu and water therapy, which are provided in a warm pool, on a client to
promote relaxation and relieve pressure and/or pain in his or her joints, muscles and/or bones. Any
practitioner using this code must document appropriate training and/or certification. Service is billed in 15minute
increments.
CBGAU Ashiatsu each 15 minutes
Using Asian techniques to apply massage with the foot and/or feet to a client’s body part, region or full
body to affect his or her soft tissue and/or promote relaxation. Service is billed in 15-minute increments.
CBGZZ Undefined Oriental massage practice narrative required
Any elsewhere undefined Oriental massage practice, 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.
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