Reliable Rehab Medical Billing and Coding Services
Rehabilitation billing is complex because it spans multiple therapy disciplines. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy each carry unique payer rules. Modifier 59 misfires. therapy caps. timed code units. and the plan of care requirements can all block payment.
Preferred MB builds rehab billing around payer logic. We align each claim with plan of care timelines. document medical necessity. and code every timed unit with precision above ninety-eight percent accuracy.
- 40 percent reduction in rehab therapy denials
- 96 percent first-pass approvals across PT, OT, and ST claims
- 20-day average AR cycle
When Timed Codes and Therapy Limits Clash. Rehab Revenue Disappears
Revenue in rehabilitation is often lost through repeated coding conflicts. Units miscounted. modifiers misplaced. documentation missing signatures. or therapy minutes not aligned with CPT time rules.
Preferred MB creates billing frameworks that prevent these breakdowns. Timed codes validated before submission. modifiers auto-checked for NCCI edits. and medical necessity documentation mapped to CPT and payer policy. Nothing slips through the cracks.
- Timed unit validation for all 8-minute rule CPTs
- Modifier 59 and X modifiers applied correctly
- Therapy plan of care and progress note tracking
- Functional reporting compliance for payers still requiring G-codes
- Medicare therapy threshold monitoring
- Daily unit reconciliation per therapist
- Denial routing and tracking with payer status updates
How Our Complete Rehab Billing Oversight From Evaluation To Discharge
Capture Clean Documentation
- Link each therapy note to evaluation re-evaluation or treatmet CPT
- Track therapist credentials and supervision levels
- Validate therapy minutes and units under the 8-minute rule
Submit With Precision
- Apply correct modifiers for concurrent and co-treatment
- Validate medical necessity before submission
- Map CPT codes to payer-specific therapy coverage edits
Monitor EHR Integration
- Reconcile therapy charges from WebPT Kareo or Clinicient
- Detect missing signatures or plan of care expiration
- Attribute supervising provider for each therapy service
Track Every Claim
- Confirm place of service for clinic home health or outpatient rehab
- Cross-check units billed against time documentation
- Validate visit frequency against payer policy
Resolve Denials Fast
- Build appeal packets with payer and CMS citation support
- Route denials by cause for targeted follow-up
- Submit supplemental therapy documentation as proof of necessity
Manage AR Intelligently
- Segment AR by therapy type and denial category
- Track payer-specific rehab denial patterns
- Close cycles within 20 days with automated follow-up
The Subtle Misses That Sink Rehab Medical Billing Reimbursement
- Timed units miscounted under the 8-minute rule → underpaid
- Therapist signature missing on progress note → denied
- Modifier 59 missing for manual therapy + therapeutic exercise → bundled
- Plan of care expired before date of service → rejected
- Evaluation billed without re-evaluation after 30 days → unpaid
- Therapy minutes not supported by documentation → partial denial
5 Red Flags That Your Rehab Billing Needs Attention
Use this 5-point checklist to find out
How We Serve Different Rehab Domains – We Back You In Your Specialty
Clinical Scenario
- Plan of care verified and signed by the referring provider
- Therapy minutes tracked under the 8-minute rule
- Re-evaluations are documented at every 10th visit
Billing Scenario
- CPT 97110, 97112, and 97140 mapped to medical necessity notes
- Modifier 59 validated for concurrent manual and therapeutic exercise
- Timed units cross-checked with daily treatment minutes
Clinical Scenario
- Functional goals documented and tied to CPT codes
- Plan of care tracked for recertification compliance
- Therapist credentials verified for supervision level
Billing Scenario
- CPT 97530 and 97760 linked to progress notes
- Modifier GO applied consistently
- Therapy minutes reconciled to avoid partial denials
Clinical Scenario
- Evaluation linked to standardized test results
- Treatment plan documented with measurable speech goals
- Reassessments tracked for ongoing medical necessity
Billing Scenario
- CPT 92507 and 92523 reviewed for payer-specific limitations
- Documentation checked for plan of care alignment
- Timely recertification tracked before expiration
Clinical Scenario
- Individual therapy minutes tracked by discipline
- Documentation includes parental consent and progress reports
- Coordination maintained with the referring pediatrician
Billing Scenario
- CPT units validated separately for each therapy type
- Payer edits applied for concurrent pediatric sessions
- Age-based coverage limits are monitored automatically
Rehab Medical Billing Logic Designed for Every Rehab Practice Model
Hospital-Integrated Rehab Centers
Billing in hospital-linked environments requires precise charge capture and interdepartmental data accuracy. Preferred MB bridges therapy documentation with hospital EMRs to prevent mismatched coding or duplicate entries.
CPT units reconciled with hospital charge sheets
Modifier validation for concurrent inpatient and outpatient sessions
Daily therapy logs aligned with EHR time stamps
Private Outpatient Therapy Clinics
Independent rehab providers depend on clean claims and short AR cycles. We tailor billing logic around therapy volume, visit frequency, and payer mix to maintain steady cash flow.
Plan-of-care updates tracked to avoid expiration denials
Timed codes auto-validated before submission
Denial trends mapped by payer and therapist
Home Health and Mobile Rehab Practices
Rehab medical billing for therapy services delivered off-site introduces place-of-service and supervision challenges. Preferred MB ensures every claim matches payer compliance for remote or in-home therapy sessions.
Place-of-service codes verified for each encounter
Documentation reviewed for supervising provider alignment
Claims roare uted to the correct payer based on home health status
Multidisciplinary Rehab Networks
When PT, OT, and ST operate together across locations, overlapping services often trigger denials. We separate service lines and standardize medical billing to preserve compliance and payment accuracy.
CPT validation by discipline and location
Modifier 59 and X-series applied per therapy type
Location-level AR dashboards highlight performance gaps
How Clinics Transitioning from In-House to Outsourced Rehab Medical Billing
Shifting to a new rehab medical billing partner can cause data loss and claim delays. Preferred MB ensures continuity by rebuilding billing structures and recovering pending revenue with minimal disruption.
Historical claim review for error and denial analysis
Legacy AR reworked for collectible balances
EHR integration validated before full migration
How Payer-Specific Rehab Claim Frameworks That Match Each Coverage Channel
- Verifies updates to functional goals before each plan recertification
- Monitors cumulative visits vs allowed therapy caps per benefit period
- Links treatment notes to documented impairments in the plan of care
- Aligns claim submission timing to Medicare aging windows
94.7%
approval rate on Medicare-based therapy claims after logic enforcement
- Tracks per-policy visits and cumulative units against plan limits
- Ensures same-day services meet carrier bundling rules
- Adjusts coding near benefit cutoffs to avoid underpayment
- Schedules claims around benefit refresh dates
96.2%
first-pass acceptance across major commercial therapy claims
- Auto-flags excess units per patient before submission
- Formats documentation to state-specific Medicaid templates
- Pre-checks for authorization or referral triggers prior to billing
- Batches submissions to match state-specific pay cycles
92.5%
compliance rate under varied state therapy reimbursement rules
- Aligns treatment dates with recorded injury timelines
- Prepares supplemental narrative summaries for adjusters
- Prevents overlap when multiple providers treat same patient
- Packages claims with case file documentation
91.8%
acceptance rate for PI rehab claims tied to complete case files
What Transforms When Preferred MB Handles Your Rehab Medical Billing
Before: 17 % Average Therapy Denial Rate
After Preferred MB: 6 %
Denials drop when timed-unit validation, modifier checks, and plan-of-care compliance are enforced for every claim.
Before: 41-Day Average AR Cycle
After Preferred MB: 19 Days
Automated claim routing and proactive payer status monitoring cut turnaround time by more than half.
Before: Frequent Delays from Missing Documentation
After Preferred MB: 97.8 % Clean Claim Submissions
Integrated document audits and therapist signature tracking ensure claims are complete before submission.
Before: Manual Therapy Units Underbilled Each Month
After Preferred MB: 100 % Unit Capture Accuracy
Timed code tracking across PT, OT, and ST sessions guarantees every payable unit is billed correctly.
Before: Unresolved AR Aging Beyond 90 Days
After Preferred MB: Less Than 5 % Aged Claims
Denials are categorized by root cause, routed to specialists, and followed until full recovery or closure.