What are contraindications for TENS?

Pregnancy, epilepsy, and pacemaker are all contraindications for TENS.

What is the HCPC code for a TENS unit?

All TENs unit supplies must be billed using HCPCS Procedure Code “A4595.”

Why is TENS contraindicated in epilepsy?

Do not use TENS if you have undiagnosed pain and a history of cancer in the last 5 years. Epilepsy. Do not apply electrodes to your head, neck or shoulders. The impulses could cause seizures.

Who should not receive electrotherapy?

The treatment should not be applied in areas of the skin that are swollen, infected, or inflamed (e.g. varicose veins) Patients suspected of having serious infectious diseases or diseases that require heat or fevers to be suppressed should not be treated with electrotherapy.

What is the CPT code for electrodes?

CPT 92547
CPT 92547: Use of Electrodes.

Can I use TENS and NMES?

NMES and TENS were superior only to placebo for pain relief (p < . 001). Conclusions: Combined NMES/TENS treatment consistently produced greater pain reduction and pain relief than placebo, TENS, or NMES. NMES alone, although less effective, did produce as much pain relief as TENS.

Can someone with epilepsy use a TENS unit?

Don’t use a TENS machine if you have a pacemaker or other implanted electrical device. You should check with your physiotherapist that TENS is a safe option for your pain if you have epilepsy, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), heart problems, cancer or skin that is numb, irritated or fragile.

Can people with epilepsy use TENS?

There is no evidence that TENS machines are not safe for use in epilepsy, but many manufacturers still include a warning in their instructions and advise women with epilepsy to speak to their doctor before using a TENS machine.

Can TENS therapy be harmful?

TENS is generally regarded as safe. But it has risks just like any other medical procedure. For example, if the electrical current is too high or the electrodes are placed on the wrong part of the body, it can burn or irritate the skin. The “danger zones” include the brain, heart, eyes, genitals, and throat.

Can electrotherapy cause damage?

Bruising, bleeding, or infections are possible with the types of electrotherapy that penetrate the skin. Placing the pads over the heart or over pacemaker leads could cause cardiac arrhythmia and placing them over a pregnant woman’s abdomen could cause fetal damage.

What is CPT code 0278T?

CPT® 0278T, Under Transcutaneous Electrical Modulation Pain Reprocessing Treatment. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 0278T as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Transcutaneous Electrical Modulation Pain Reprocessing Treatment.