Physical Therapists
What they do most for Medicare patients
| Service, sort | Times billed, sort |
|---|---|
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | 55,736,786 |
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | 29,787,165 |
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | 26,382,824 |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | 25,571,588 |
| Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care | 4,847,237 |
| Therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes | 3,850,245 |
| Therapy procedure in a group setting | 2,091,178 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 1,464,881 |
| Therapy procedure using water pool to exercises, each 15 minutes | 1,278,027 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 1,259,765 |
| Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes | 1,130,764 |
| Application of blood vessel compression device | 727,247 |
| Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes | 695,276 |
| Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 410,749 |
| Application of electrical stimulation with therapist present, each 15 minutes | 287,125 |
| Therapy procedure using massage, each 15 minutes | 213,363 |
| Application of mechanical traction | 183,320 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes | 181,498 |
| Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes | 134,017 |
| Repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day | 39,925 |
| Biofeedback training | 25,431 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | 19,168 |
| Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services by physician or other qualified health care professional, first 20 minutes per calendar month | 17,141 |
| Evaluation for wheelchair, each 15 minutes | 16,679 |
| Device supply with scheduled recording and transmission for remote monitoring of musculoskeletal system, per 30 days | 14,284 |
| Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | 12,101 |
| Application of whirlpool therapy | 12,075 |
| Set-up and patient education for remote monitoring of therapy | 11,615 |
| Application of medication using electrical current, each 15 minutes | 11,311 |
| Application of low energy heat | 10,800 |
| Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot | 10,635 |
| Therapy procedure using sensory experiences | 10,120 |
| Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services by physician or other qualified health care professional, each additional 20 minutes per calendar month | 8,532 |
| Application of hot wax bath | 8,249 |
| Training in the use of orthopedic device for arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes | 7,943 |
| Placement of strapping to knee | 7,515 |
| Biofeedback training for bowel or bladder control, initial 15 minutes | 7,248 |
| Follow-up training in the use of orthopedic device or artificial arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes | 6,828 |
| Application of ultraviolet light | 6,808 |
| Application of heat wave therapy | 6,651 |
| Placement of strapping to hip | 6,079 |
| Placement of strapping to shoulder | 5,718 |
| Therapeutic procedures to increase strength or endurance of respiratory muscles, face to face, one on one, each 15 minutes (includes monitoring) | 5,375 |
| Application of hot and cold baths, each 15 minutes | 5,029 |
| Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions | 4,910 |
| Therapeutic procedures to improve respiratory function, other than described by g0237, one on one, face to face, per 15 minutes (includes monitoring) | 4,195 |
| Barrera sl or barrera dl, per square centimeter | 3,778 |
| Amnioarmor, per square centimeter | 3,630 |
| Measurement of range of motion in arm, leg or each spine section | 3,528 |
| Placement of strapping to chest | 3,429 |
| Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies | 3,298 |
| Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions | 3,196 |
| Placement of strapping to ankle or foot | 2,879 |
| Biofeedback training for bowel or bladder control, each additional 15 minutes | 2,658 |
| Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies | 2,322 |
| Training for community or work reintegration, each 15 minutes | 2,086 |
| Application of vein wound compression bandages on upper arm, forearm, hand, and fingers | 1,834 |
| Evaluation for assistive technology, each 15 minutes | 1,783 |
| Nerve conduction, 11-12 studies | 1,701 |
| Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 1-2 body regions | 1,661 |
| Therapy procedure using ultrasound | 1,544 |
| Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies | 1,494 |
| Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies | 1,217 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in trunk or head muscles | 1,059 |
| Removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm | 1,020 |
| Application of water therapy using a special tank, each 15 minutes | 941 |
| Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less | 932 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study | 830 |
| Training in the use of artificial arm and/or leg, each 15 minutes | 770 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 696 |
| Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes | 625 |
| Therapeutic procedures to improve respiratory function or increase strength or endurance of respiratory muscles, two or more individuals (includes monitoring) | 619 |
| Test for abnormal eye movement using 3 positions with recording | 550 |
| Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 45 minutes | 366 |
| Electrical stimulation, (unattended), to one or more areas, for chronic stage iii and stage iv pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and venous stasis ulcers not demonstrating measurable signs of healing after 30 days of conventional care, as | 365 |
| Test for balance and posture with motor control and adaption test | 345 |
| Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder | 345 |
| Treatment of behavior impacting health, initial 30 minutes | 341 |
| Test to evaluate gait using 3d, video, and computer technology | 327 |
| Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional 25.0 sq cm of wound 100.0 sq cm or less | 324 |
| Test for balance and posture | 282 |
| Therapy procedure for a range of mental processes, initial 15 minutes | 281 |
| Placement of strapping to hand or finger | 277 |
| Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 1 hour | 247 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint | 229 |
| Test to evaluate gait using 3d, video, and computer technology with measurement of foot pressure distribution | 182 |
| Placement of strapping to elbow or wrist | 161 |
| Placement of strapping to toes | 153 |
| Treatment of swallowing and feeding disorder | 149 |
| Electromyography (emg), biofeedback device | 137 |
| Destruction of internal hemorrhoids using heat | 124 |
| Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 3-4 body regions | 118 |
| Application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less | 116 |
| Insertion of needle, 3 muscles or more | 108 |
| Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass | 103 |
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | 102 |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs | 91 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 86 |
| Nerve conduction, 3-4 studies | 85 |
| Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | 83 |
Sources: Medicare Care Compare (hospitals and schools; Medicare-enrolled clinicians), CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners 2023 (services), Medicare Part D Prescribers 2024 (drugs).