Can a physical therapy clinic charge for missed appointment?

In most cases, yes. Physical therapy clinics typically have a policy that charges patients for missed appointments, unless the patient provides sufficient notice of cancellation. The specific rules and regulations regarding missed appointment charges can vary depending on the clinic and the patient's insurance coverage.

A missed appointment creates extra administrative work for the physical therapy clinic, and also prevents them from offering care to other patients. For these reasons, many physical therapy clinics charge patients for missed appointments.

To avoid being charged for a missed appointment, it's important to cancel or reschedule your appointment as soon as possible if you're unable to make it.