Physical therapy services
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) helps pay for medically necessary outpatient physical therapy, if you’re eligible
Description
Physical therapy helps to restore or improve physical movement in your body after an injury, illness, or surgery. You can also get this therapy to help improve or maintain your current function, or slow your rate of decline.
Who's eligible
Your doctor or other health care provider (including a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or physician assistant) must certify that you need it.
Costs
After the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount .
How often
There's no limit on how much Medicare pays for your medically necessary outpatient therapy services in one calendar year.