8.03.502 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical ...

MEDICAL POLICY Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical therapy and Medical Massage therapy Effective Date: Sept. 1, 2019 Last Revised: Aug. 6, 2019 Replaces: RELATED MEDICAL POLICIES: Chiropractic Services Occupational therapy Speech therapy Skilled Home Health Care Services Select a hyperlink below to be directed to that section. POLICY CRITERIA | DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS | CODING RELATED INFORMATION | EVIDENCE REVIEW | REFERENCES | HISTORY Clicking this icon returns you to the hyperlinks menu above. Introduction Physical therapy is a type of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation that treats disease, injury, or deformity using massage, heat, and exercise in place of drugs or surgery. It is performed by qualified, licensed providers such as Physical therapists. Massage therapy is generally performed by licensed massage therapists.

Page | 2 of 19 ∞ Type of Therapy Medical Necessity Physical medicine and rehabilitation — physical therapy (PM&R – PT) Physical medicine and rehabilitation — physical therapy (PM&R – PT), including medical massage therapy services — may be considered medically necessary when ALL of the

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