Code 97032 is associated with which physical therapy modality?

Code 97032 is associated with which physical therapy modality?

• A. Iontophoresis
• B. Contrast bath
• C. E-stim (manual)
• D. Ultrasound

Answer: (C)

Electrical stimulation therapy is being assessed here. The code 97032 corresponds to electrical stimulation that is applied and controlled directly by the clinician during the session—the manual form. In this approach, the therapist places the electrodes and actively adjusts parameters (such as intensity, frequency, duration, and waveform) as the treatment progresses. This hands-on, clinician-driven application distinguishes it from unattended electrical stimulation, where the device runs with minimal direct intervention after setup. The other options describe different modalities (ultrasound, contrast bath, iontophoresis) that use different codes and methods of delivery, not manual electrical stimulation.

Electrical stimulation therapy is being assessed here. The code 97032 corresponds to electrical stimulation that is applied and controlled directly by the clinician during the session—the manual form. In this approach, the therapist places the electrodes and actively adjusts parameters (such as intensity, frequency, duration, and waveform) as the treatment progresses. This hands-on, clinician-driven application distinguishes it from unattended electrical stimulation, where the device runs with minimal direct intervention after setup. The other options describe different modalities (ultrasound, contrast bath, iontophoresis) that use different codes and methods of delivery, not manual electrical stimulation.