Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Pub. 100-02), Ch. 9 § 40.1.8
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-
40.1.8 - Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-
Language Pathology
(Rev. 141, Issued: 03-02-11, Effective: 01-01-11: Implementation: 03-23-11)
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services may be
provided for purposes of symptom control or to enable the individual to maintain
activities of daily living and basic functional skills. Also, see §40.5 regarding waivers
available under certain conditions for provision of these services.