Physical Therapy RCM

Expert PT Billing That Captures Every Billable Unit

From the 8-minute rule to KX modifier thresholds and workers' comp fee schedules, our PT-specialized billers turn timed-code documentation into clean, fully reimbursed claims.

98.7% Clean Claim Rate on Timed Codes
22% Average Revenue Lift for PT Clinics
12 Days Average Days in AR
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The Challenge

Why PT Billing Trips Up Generic Billers

Physical therapy sits at the intersection of Medicare timed-unit math, ever-changing therapy thresholds, and a thicket of state workers' comp rules. A single miscounted 15-minute interval can cost a clinic thousands over a year.

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The 8-Minute Rule

CMS requires at least 8 minutes of direct one-on-one time to bill one unit of a timed code (97110, 97112, 97140, 97530, 97535). Miscounting mixed-modality minutes is the #1 source of PT audit takebacks, we run pre-submission audits to eliminate it.

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KX Modifier Threshold

After the Medicare therapy threshold, claims must carry the KX modifier and supporting medical-necessity documentation or be denied. We track each patient's cumulative PT+SLP spend and alert therapists before the threshold is crossed.

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POC & Certification Deadlines

Medicare requires physician-signed Plans of Care within 30 days of initial eval and recertification every 90 days. Missed signatures retroactively invalidate every claim in the episode, we track every deadline and chase signatures before they lapse.

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Workers' Comp & Auto Claims

Workers' comp and auto injury claims use state-specific fee schedules, pre-auth rules, and UR responses that vary across 50 states. Our adjusters handle lien documentation, IME scheduling, and attorney coordination end-to-end.

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MPPR Payment Reduction

Medicare's Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction cuts the practice expense component of the second and subsequent PT codes on the same day. We forecast MPPR-adjusted reimbursement so practices aren't surprised at EOB time.

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Telehealth PT Rules

Medicare's telehealth coverage for PT, OT, and SLP continues to shift. We stay current on originating-site, POS-10, and modifier 95 rules so clinics get paid for virtual visits without compliance exposure.

Our Approach

PT-Certified Billing Built Around Your Clinic Workflow

Our PT billing team is trained on APTA compliance guidance, CMS therapy manual updates, and payer-specific timed-code rules. We don't just submit claims, we close the loop between documentation, coding, and reimbursement.

  • Pre-submission 8-minute audits on every Medicare and commercial timed-code claim
  • GP modifier automation for all services under a physical therapy plan of care
  • KX threshold tracking with 85%-of-cap alerts to the clinical team
  • POC certification chasing, we follow up on unsigned plans of care within 48 hours
  • Workers' comp UR management including California MTUS, Texas DWC, and New York Guidelines
  • Denial pattern analytics that pinpoint documentation gaps by therapist and payer
Physical therapist working with patient on therapeutic exercise
22% Average Revenue Increase
48hrs Claim Submission Turnaround
97% First-Pass Resolution Rate
12 Days Average Days in AR
Compliance & Security

HIPAA-Compliant PT Billing Operations

Our infrastructure is aligned with HIPAA, ISO 27001, and HITRUST CSF controls. PT documentation often includes sensitive injury history, employer information, and legal case data, we protect it with enterprise-grade safeguards.

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HIPAA + 42 CFR Ready

All PHI processing happens inside encrypted, access-controlled environments with full audit trails. Role-based access, least-privilege policies, and mandatory annual HIPAA training apply to every team member touching your data.

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ISO 27001 & HITRUST

Information security management aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 and HITRUST CSF controls. Continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and documented incident response ensure your clinic's data stays protected.

FAQ

Physical Therapy Billing Questions Answered

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Billing & AR Medical Coding Denial Management Eligibility & VOB Prior Authorization
We audit every treatment note against Medicare's 8-minute rule before claim submission. Our team calculates total timed minutes across CPT codes like 97110, 97112, 97140, and 97530, then bills the correct number of units based on the CMS chart. We flag under-documented sessions so therapists can amend notes before they become denials.
Yes. We track each patient's cumulative PT/SLP spending against the annual Medicare therapy threshold. Once a patient approaches the KX modifier threshold, our team confirms medical necessity documentation and appends the KX modifier to continue reimbursement without interruption. We also apply the Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) logic correctly so practices understand expected payments.
Every PT service carries modifier GP to indicate services under a physical therapy plan of care. When separately identifiable services overlap with other therapy disciplines or E/M services, we apply modifier 59 or the more specific X-modifiers (XE, XS, XP, XU) per CMS NCCI edits to unbundle appropriately.
Yes. Medicare requires POC certification within 30 days and recertification every 90 days. Our system tracks initial evaluation dates, physician signatures, and recert due dates for every Medicare patient. Missing certifications are flagged before claims go out to prevent retroactive denials.
Absolutely. We manage workers' comp billing across all 50 states with state-specific fee schedules, pre-authorization requirements, and utilization review responses. Auto/PIP claims follow state no-fault rules, and we handle lien documentation and attorney coordination for third-party liability cases.
We integrate with all major PT platforms including WebPT, Raintree, TheraOffice, HENO, Clinicient, Net Health, and Epic Rehab. Our technical team configures charge capture, timed-unit calculations, and compliance alerts directly inside your existing EMR.
While CMS retired mandatory Functional Limitation Reporting for Medicare, many commercial payers and workers' comp carriers still require outcome tracking. We ensure FOTO, OPTIMAL, or payer-specific outcome tools are documented and submitted with claims when required, and we maintain historical G-codes for legacy audits.
Yes. Medical necessity denials for PT most often stem from plateau documentation, maintenance-therapy labeling, or insufficient skilled-care justification. We train clinical teams on Jimmo v. Sebelius skilled maintenance rules and review documentation proactively to ensure notes support ongoing medical necessity.
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