Respiratory Question for the Week of September 23, 2024

Question:

Can physical therapists bill PT codes separately when they conduct assessments and individual treatment services included in 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 codes 94625–94626 beginning in 2023.

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