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Medicare Part B Documentation Requirements

Physical therapists must be mindful of the following documentation requirements for Medicare Part B. The following summarizes the documentation requirements required under Medicare Part B. Please refer to CMS’ Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Chapter 15 Section 220.3 for detailed guidance on Medicare’s

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Jan 11, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs conduct a detailed examination and develop a comprehensive plan of care to improve and maintain many aspects of physical function.

Win: Medicare Contractors Will Continue to Pay for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring

May 24, 2023/News

The decision to back off from locally based coverage decisions was fueled by APTA advocacy efforts.

New CPT Evaluation Codes Are Here

Feb 1, 2017/Column

What you need to know about the changes.

Putting the Fun Into Functional Recovery

Apr 1, 2018/Feature

Do some of your patients resist exercise? Try making it joyful.

APTA Public Policy Priorities: Equity, Appropriate Payment, Better Care Delivery

Feb 26, 2021/News

The association's roadmap for its advocacy efforts is rooted in the transformative power of the profession.

School-Based Physical Therapy: Taking on Our Role During a Pandemic

Apr 21, 2021/Perspective

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unique challenges to all PTs, but especially those that work in the school-based setting.

APTA Report Finds Demand for Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Outpaces Access

Jul 6, 2026/Article

A new APTA report, "APTA State of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy," examines the current state of pelvic health physical therapy in the U.S. and identifies opportunities to improve access to care. Developed in collaboration with APTA Pelvic Health, the report draws on existing literature and findings

Discover How You Can Celebrate APTA's Centennial in 2021

Dec 1, 2020/Feature

You're invited to multiple events to mark APTA's 100th birthday and the future of physical therapy.

APTA 2022 CSM: Calling All ‘Pandemic Whisperers’ To Address Ethical Challenges

Feb 4, 2022/Article

The 53rd McMillan Lecture focused on ways the pandemic has highlighted the need to fully integrate ethics into the profession's identity.