Medicare_Benefit_Policy_Manual / Chapter_15 / 220.3.4

Article Overview

This article covers Medicare coverage policy for outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services. It explains the general requirement that these services be furnished on an outpatient basis, how the policy applies across hospitals, SNFs, distinct parts of institutions, and home settings, and why this matters for Part B billing and patient cost-sharing. The section is relevant to providers, facility billing staff, and coders who need to understand the scope of outpatient therapy coverage under the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual.