The 8-Minute Rule in Physical Therapy Billing Explained (With Examples)
June 10, 2026
March 2024, third week. I’m reviewing claims data for a PT clinic in Woodbridge, New Jersey and something doesn’t smell right. On Tuesday afternoon, their therapist recorded 22 minutes of therapeutic exercise (97110) and 20 minutes of manual therapy (97140) for a patient. Total treatment time: 42 min. The biller
