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.
Ask your doctor or healthcare provider how much your test, item, or service will cost.
Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare does not cover or offers too frequently. This could end up in additional costs for you. Make sure to ask your doctor about the reasons for these recommendations and what Medicare will actually cover.
Specific amounts you could owe depend on:
Other insurance you may have
How much your doctor charges
If your doctor accepts assignment
The type of facility
Where you get your test, item, or service