Common Questions at Physical Therapy Billing.
Understanding Physical Therapy Burnout Physical therapists play a vital role in the healthcare system, helping individuals recover from injuries, surgeries, and physical limitations. While the profession is rewarding, it also comes with its share of challenges,...
Understanding Liability Insurance As a practicing physical therapist, ensuring that you have the right liability insurance is crucial for your professional and financial security. With various options available, it's essential to navigate the world of liability...
Understanding Insurance Verification In the realm of physical therapy (PT) billing, a crucial aspect that can significantly impact a practice's revenue is insurance verification. Knowing how to verify insurance is an essential skill for both experienced practitioners...
Understanding Remote Therapeutic Monitoring In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, technology has played a pivotal role in transforming the way patients receive medical care and monitoring. One such technological advancement that has gained significant...
In the complex landscape of healthcare billing and coding, modifiers play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and transparent communication between healthcare providers and payers. One such modifier, the GP modifier, holds particular significance when it comes to...
PT Modifier for Physical and Occupational Therapists Modifiers are a vital part of medical coding. There are many different modifiers that can be used with both CPT and HCPCS codes.Modifier 33 can be appended to a CPT code when the physician performs preventive...
The 8-Minute Rule Physical Therapy Medicare and many other payers require therapists to adhere to what is known as the 8-minute rule for time-based codes. This rule determines how many billing units a therapist can receive for a single patient visit that includes...
Modifier 59 in Physical Therapy Billing Modifier 59 is an extremely useful modifier, but it should be used only when necessary. Incorrect use of the modifier can result in claim denial by Medicare and commercial payers. NCCI has identified certain services that...
Physical therapy helps millions of Medicare beneficiaries recover from injuries or improve their mobility. Access to physical therapy may decrease due to recent changes to Medicare policies and reimbursement rates. These Medicare cuts can make it more difficult for...