There is a slew of medical codes dedicated to this side of healthcare. The average joe doesn’t even know these codes exist. But I’m guessing that you don’t qualify as “average” if you’re here. Maybe you’re a physical therapist yourself, or brushing up on your medical coding knowledge.
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Pro Tip: Effectively Applying the 8-Minute Rule
Each CPT code gets billed using either service-based units or time-based units. Those that use time-based units require more effort than just submitting how long the appointment was. Providers need to calculate the time it took for each task. They then identify how many units to include within the claim using the 8-minute rule.