Physical Therapy Billing

Physical therapy billing is built on timed codes, units and payer therapy caps. Documenting minutes correctly and applying the right modifiers keeps claims accurate and protects your clinic from underpayment and audits.

Common Conditions Billed in Physical Therapy

  • Back and neck pain

  • Post-surgical rehabilitation

  • Sports injuries

  • Arthritis and joint pain

  • Balance and fall prevention

  • Stroke and neurological rehabilitation

  • Work-related injuries

  • Chronic pain

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Common Physical Therapy Billing Codes

✅ Frequently Billed Services

CPT CodeDescription
97161–97163Physical therapy evaluation, low / moderate / high complexity
97110Therapeutic exercise, each 15 minutes
97140Manual therapy techniques, each 15 minutes
97530Therapeutic activities, each 15 minutes
97112Neuromuscular re-education, each 15 minutes

Timed-unit rules, the GP modifier and therapy threshold requirements are among the most audited areas in therapy billing. Our team reviews coding, submits clean claims, follows up on denials and recovers unpaid accounts receivable for physical therapy practices.