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Rehabilitation Denial

Humana Denied Your Rehabilitation / PT / OT?

Humana Inc. denies 14.2% of claims on average. But 56% of appeals succeed when patients fight back. Your rehabilitation / pt / ot denial may have grounds for a successful appeal.

14.2%
Denial Rate
56%
Appeal Success
30-45 days
Typical Timeline
$2,000–$20,000
Typical Claim

Why Humana Denies Rehabilitation / PT / OT

Maximum therapy visits reached for the year

Not making sufficient progress toward goals

Treatment deemed maintenance rather than restorative

Humana's Common Denial Tactics

Incorrect CPT/ICD coding as basis for denial

Claiming services duplicate prior treatments

Denying rehabilitation services as "not improving"

How to Win Your Rehabilitation / PT / OT Appeal

Therapist documentation of measurable functional improvement

Updated treatment plan with specific, measurable goals

Physician letter explaining medical necessity of continued therapy

Laws That Protect You

ACA — Rehabilitative and habilitative services as EHB

Jimmo v. Sebelius — improvement not required for Medicare coverage

Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

Tips for Appealing to Humana

Verify CPT and ICD-10 codes match the services rendered

Get your provider to document functional improvement goals

For Medicare Advantage, cite CMS guidelines on coverage determination

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This information is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal or medical advice. Statistics cited are from publicly available sources including KFF, HHS OIG, and state insurance department data. Individual results may vary. Consult a qualified professional before taking action on your specific situation.

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