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June 13, 2026June 14, 2026Therapist Resources

Medical Necessity in Therapy: The Four Criteria Every Note Has to Meet

by Rindie Eagle

Medical necessity in therapy is the standard your notes have to meet to be reimbursable, and it breaks into four criteria checked at every session. Here is what each one means and how they show up in one real note.

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