HI 00601.050 Therapy Services

Physical, speech, occupational, and respiratory therapy services furnished by a participating hospital or by others under arrangements with and under the supervision of the hospital are reimburseable under the Medicare program. (Physical, speech, and occupational therapy services are also covered SNF and HHA benefits. Respiratory therapy services furnished to inpatients of an SNF would be covered under the extended care benefit when provided by a hospital with which the facility has a transfer agreement (see HI 00601.230 .)