6 Essential Criteria You Must Meet to Get Insurance Reimbursement for Medical Exercise Training
As the need for Medical Exercise Training (MET) continues to rise, private insurance carriers are slowly opening the door to reimbursing these valuable services.
But before you submit your first claim, thereā€™s one critical question to answer:
Does your clientā€”and your serviceā€”meet the necessary criteria?
After 31 years of educating Medical Exercise Professionals and working within the healthcare ecosystem, weā€™ve identified a six-point checklistĀ every MET case must meet before an insurance company even reviews the claim.
Letā€™s break them down:
1. A Valid Medical Referral
You must have a written referral from a licensed medical provider:
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MD (Doctor of Medicine)
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DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
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DPM (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine)
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (under the supervision of an MD or DO)
No referral? No claim.
2. Completion of Professional Rehab
The client must have already received the maximum benefit from:
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Physical Therap
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Understanding the Basics of Insurance Reimbursement for Medical Exercise Training Services
As a Medical Exercise Professional (MedExPRO), you've likely considered how accepting insurance reimbursement could grow your practice, help more clients, and elevate your services. However, navigating the world of insurance reimbursement can feel daunting without the right knowledge and systems in place. This post provides a beginner-friendly overview of the key concepts behind insurance reimbursement for Medical Exercise Training (MET) services.
What is Insurance Reimbursement?
Insurance reimbursement is the process through which healthcare or medically related service providers receive payment from an insurance carrier for services rendered to insured clients. For MedExPROs, this means delivering exercise programs designed to help clients manage medical conditions, improve function, and maintain independenceā€”all while receiving compensation through insurance claims.
Why Should MedExPROs Consider Insurance Reimbursement?
Insurance reimbursement opens the door to a wider client ba...