FAQs

Physical therapy is a traditional treatment approach designed to treat and cure specific ailments while preventing their recurrence in the future. Its main goal is to restore patients to their normal state, free from pain or suffering, enabling them to carry out daily activities with minimal or no difficulty. Physical therapy also addresses cardiopulmonary and neurological conditions.

There are numerous conditions where physical therapy is a primary treatment method, leading to several specialty areas within the field. Although professionals in the field are well aware of these specialties, they are often overlooked by the general public. Here is a brief overview of the five most common specialty areas in physical therapy.

Physical therapy primarily focuses on pain relief, promoting healing, and restoring function and movement related to injury. Additionally, it encompasses ergonomic (body mechanics) training, fitness and wellness, as well as education and prevention.

Thanks to Direct Access laws, you can! According to the APTA's website, "Direct access means the removal of the physician referral mandated by state law to access physical therapist services for evaluation and treatment. Every state, the District of Columbia, and the US Virgin Islands allow for evaluation and some form of treatment without a physician referral." This means you can select the clinic where you want to receive treatment without needing a referral from your primary care doctor. No referral or prescription is required!

The ability to see a physical therapist without a prescription or referral is known as Direct Access. No prescription for physical therapy? No problem!

Direct Access allows you to visit a physical therapist directly, without needing a physician’s referral. All fifty states and the District of Columbia have regulations that permit patients "direct access" to physical therapy services and programs.

In other words, the government has authorized individuals to go directly to a physical therapy clinic of their choice to receive the necessary resources and treatment.

Scheduling an appointment with A and A Physical Therapy NJ is now simpler than ever! Our easy scheduling process, convenient locations, and flexible appointment times cater to your needs. We offer morning and evening slots to fit your busy schedule. Contact us today to book an appointment at any of our locations call us at 9085614141 or 7325258802.  You can also request for appointment through our website form by clicking on https://www.aandaphysicaltherapy.com/request-appointment-form

Although each patient is unique, the initial session typically lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Subsequent sessions usually range from 45 to 60 minutes.

We understand that navigating insurance can be complicated. At Advanced Care Physical Therapy, we are happy to assist you in contacting your insurance carrier and evaluating your coverage based on your specific policy.

In most cases, insurance will cover a significant portion, if not all, of your treatment costs.

For more information, visit our insurance plans page, and feel free to contact any one of our locations . For your convenience, we offer a variety of payment options.

If you don’t have insurance, don’t worry—we will never turn you away for that reason! For uninsured patients, we offer a discounted fee payable at the time of service. Please contact any one of your prefereed location,  to discuss costs and arrange payment plans with our front desk.

Be sure to bring your physical therapy referral from your doctor and your payment information. If your insurance covers the cost of physical therapy, bring your insurance card. For Workers' Compensation coverage, bring your claim number and your case manager's contact details. If you are covered by auto insurance or an attorney lien, please bring that information as well.

It's advisable to wear loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to the area we'll be evaluating and treating. For instance, if you have a knee issue, wearing shorts is ideal. For shoulder problems, a tank top is recommended, and for low back issues, opt for loose-fitting shirt and pants. This ensures we can conduct a comprehensive examination.

Which is preferable, seeing a physical therapist employed by a physician or one who owns a private practice? We'll provide you with some facts, and you can draw your own conclusions. Studies suggest that patients attending physician-owned clinics typically receive more treatments (with 39% to 45% higher visit rates per patient), resulting in higher costs (both gross and net revenue per patient being 30% to 40% higher).

Additionally, research indicates that both licensed and non-licensed therapy providers spend less time with each patient in physician-owned clinics, and physical therapy assistants may be substituted for physical therapists.

An older study found that therapists who treated patients through direct access were significantly more likely to believe it benefited them professionally and their patients compared to those who hadn't practiced through direct access.

We believe we can offer you the highest quality care while being cost-effective. You'll work closely with your physical therapist, and in most cases, the same therapist will manage your case from beginning to end.

Billing for physical therapy services is similar to what happens at your doctor's office. When you are seen for treatment, the following occurs:

The physical therapist bills your insurance company, Workers' Comp, or charges you based on Common Procedure Terminology (CPT) codes.

Those codes are transferred to a billing form that is either mailed or electronically communicated to the payer.

The payer processes this information and makes payments according to an agreed upon fee schedule.

An Explanation of Benefits (EOB) is generated and sent to the patient and the physical therapy clinic with a check for payment and a balance due by the patient.

The patient is expected to make the payment on the balance if any.

 It is important to understand that there are many small steps (beyond the outline provided above) within the process. Exceptions are common to the above example as well. At any time along the way, information may be missing, miscommunicated, or misunderstood. This can delay the payment process as long as 12 months.