Question:
Can physical therapists bill PT codes separately if they conduct assessments and individual treatment services as part of a PR program?
Answer:
Physical therapists cannot bill PT codes separately if they conduct assessments and individual treatment services as part of a PR program. The PT services are now included as part of the overall treatment plan for PR and are to be billed using the new CPT codes 94625–94626 for 2022.
This question was answered in our annual Respiratory Therapy Reimbursement & Compliance Update webcast. For more hot topics relating to respiratory services, please visit our store or call us at 1.800.252.1578, ext. 2.