Physical therapy medical billing services involve the process of submitting claims to insurance companies for reimbursement of services provided by a physical therapist. Here's a step-by-step overview of how the process typically works:

1. Patient Check-in: When a patient arrives for their physical therapy session, they will check in with the front desk. The front desk staff will verify the patient's insurance coverage, collect co-payments or deductibles, and ensure all necessary patient information is up-to-date.
2. Treatment: The physical therapist will then provide treatment to the patient, keeping detailed records of the services provided, including the diagnosis, the duration of the session, and the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes that correspond to the services rendered.
3. Documentation: Once the treatment is completed, the physical therapist will document the details of the session in the patient's electronic health record (EHR). This documentation will include information about the patient's progress, any changes to the treatment plan, and any other relevant information.
4. Claims Submission: The physical therapy medical billing service will then review the documentation to ensure that it is accurate and complete, and will use this information to create a claim for submission to the patient's insurance company. The claim will include the patient's personal information, insurance policy details, and details about the treatment provided.
5. Claims Processing: The insurance company will receive the claim and will process it based on the patient's insurance policy. This may involve verifying the patient's coverage, reviewing the medical necessity of the treatment, and ensuring that the services provided are within the scope of coverage.
6. Payment: Once the claim has been processed and approved, the insurance company will reimburse the physical therapy provider for the services provided. Any remaining balance will be billed to the patient.

Overall, physical therapy medical billing services help ensure that physical therapists are properly compensated for the services they provide, while also helping patients receive the insurance coverage they need to pay for those services.