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Rehabilitation Denial

UnitedHealthcare Denied Your Physical Therapy?

UnitedHealthcare (UHG) denies 22.2% of claims on average. But 44% of appeals succeed when patients fight back. Your physical therapy denial may have grounds for a successful appeal.

22.2%
Denial Rate
44%
Appeal Success
30-45 days
Typical Timeline
$2,000–$10,000
Typical Claim

Why UnitedHealthcare Denies Physical Therapy

Visit limit exceeded per plan year

Maintenance therapy — no longer improving

Prior authorization expired or not renewed

UnitedHealthcare's Common Denial Tactics

AI-powered automated denials (90% overturned on appeal)

Prior authorization requirements for standard procedures

Narrow network restrictions denying out-of-network emergency care

How to Win Your Physical Therapy Appeal

Objective measurement of functional progress (ROM, strength, balance scores)

Treatment plan with specific, measurable goals

Documentation that cessation would cause regression

For Medicare: cite Jimmo v. Sebelius settlement requiring maintenance coverage

Laws That Protect You

ACA §2719 — Appeal rights

Jimmo v. Sebelius (Medicare) — Maintenance therapy coverage

State mandated minimums for PT visits

Tips for Appealing to UnitedHealthcare

Cite the No Surprises Act for emergency or out-of-network denials

Document that AI-generated denials have a 90% overturn rate

Request the qualifications of the reviewer who denied your claim

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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.