Newsflash: You Don’t Need A Referral To See A Physical Therapist!
Imagine waking up with pain in your back that becomes worse as the day progresses. When you phone your doctor’s office, you’re told that the next available appointment is three days away! That means you’re in for another three days of pain. If only there was a way to get in touch with someone who could help you sooner!
You’re in luck because there is! Every state has approved legislation allowing physical therapists to assess and treat patients without the need for a doctor’s referral.
With Direct Access, health care becomes more efficient and effective, allowing you to prioritize your recovery with physical therapy! If you see our physical therapist as soon as possible, you will feel much better!
Direct Access also saves you money and allows you to go back to your normal routine more quickly. Direct Access is all about being able to make your own judgments without being constrained by regulations. It gives you control over your medical treatment.
Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of Direct Access, and be sure to contact Comprehensive Physical Therapy in Metairie or Mandeville, LA today if you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment to be seen by a physical therapist!
What to know about health insurance and direct access
Although the health insurance sector is continually changing, Direct Access covers a wide range of private health insurance carriers.
Medicare will cover the cost of service if the physical therapist sets a treatment plan for the patient. Keep in mind that within 30 days of beginning treatment, the physical therapist must have the plan of care reviewed and signed off on by a licensed doctor.
Direct Access to physical therapy has many benefits. Including but not limited to:
- Patients reported a higher level of satisfaction when they received physical therapy through Direct Access versus physician referral.
- Patients receiving physical therapy through direct access versus referral had better outcomes at discharge.
