Simplify pediatric therapy billing for your practice

From early intervention to developmental delays, we’ll help you bill pediatric services correctly and get paid faster.

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Pediatric therapy billing doesn’t have to be complicated

Billing for pediatric physical, occupational, speech, and ABA therapy comes with unique challenges. Between early intervention programs, school-based services, developmental delays, and complex payer requirements, getting claims approved (and reimbursed) can be tricky.

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At PT Billing Services, we help pediatric practices like yours navigate the complexities of pediatric billing, so you can focus on helping kids thrive. Here’s how to do it right.

What pediatric therapy services can you bill for?

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Gross Motor Skills Development
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Fine Motor Skills & Handwriting Support
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Balance & Coordination Training
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Gait Training
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Sensory Integration Therapy
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Neuromuscular Re-Education
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Feeding Therapy (when applicable for OT)
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Assistive Technology/Adaptive Equipment Training
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Parent/Caregiver Training & Education
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Pediatric therapy billing codes you need to know

Pediatric therapy often uses the same CPT codes as adult therapy, but documentation must demonstrate the child’s developmental needs and medical necessity. Below are common codes used in pediatric billing:

CPT Code
Description
Use in Pediatric Therapy
97110
Therapeutic Exercise
Strengthening, motor coordination
97112
Neuromuscular Re-Education
Balance, body awareness, motor planning
97530
Therapeutic Activities
Functional play, activities of daily living (ADLs)
92526
Feeding Therapy (OT/SLP crossover)
Swallowing, oral-motor skills
97535
Self-Care/Home Management Training
Teaching daily routines (dressing, feeding)
97760
Orthotic/Prosthetic Training
Adaptive equipment, orthotics
97140
Manual Therapy Techniques
Joint mobilizations, soft tissue work
Note: Early Intervention and school-based services often have separate coding and billing requirements—check state Medicaid rules and payer contracts.

We specialize in pediatric billing—so you don’t have to

Pediatric therapy billing requires expertise in both clinical coding and payer policies—especially when working with Medicaid, early intervention, and commercial plans. At PT Billing Services, we help with:

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Clean claims submission
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Benefit verifications
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Payment posting
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Denial management
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Payor communications
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Ongoing compliance and audits

We make sure your pediatric therapy services get reimbursed—without extra work on your end.

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How to document pediatric therapy for successful claims

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Establish Medical Necessity

Document how therapy addresses a medical condition or developmental delay, not just educational needs.

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Developmental Milestones

Include assessments and measurable goals based on standardized testing (PDMS-2, BOT-2, etc.).

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Caregiver Involvement

Document caregiver education and home programming, as these are often required for reimbursement.

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Objective Measures

Track progress using tools like goal attainment scaling, range of motion, strength, and coordination improvements.

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Frequency & Duration

Include justification for visit frequency (e.g., 2x/week for 12 weeks) and why services are skilled and necessary.

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Progress

Demonstrate measurable improvement (pain reduction, function, bladder control).

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Avoid these pediatric billing pitfalls

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Using educational goals instead of medical necessity in documentation
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Billing for services without caregiver involvement when required
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Confusing early intervention (EI) billing with outpatient services
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Missing modifiers for telehealth services (95/GT), when applicable
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Inadequate documentation for sensory integration therapy, which many payers classify as experimental
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Forgetting to obtain pre-authorizations for Medicaid or private insurance when required

Simplify your pediatric billing with PT Billing Services

Our pediatric billing experts are ready to help your practice streamline claims, stay compliant, and maximize reimbursement.