Melissa Dehoff • February 26, 2026

CMS Releases CY 2026 KX Modifier Threshold Amounts for Therapy Services

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Melissa Dehoff

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February 26, 2026

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the calendar year (CY) 2026 KX modifier threshold amounts for therapy services.


The CY 2026 KX modifier threshold amount is $2,480 for:

  • Physical therapy and speech-language pathology services combined; and
  • Occupational therapy services.


Additional information on this topic is provided below:


Therapy Services web page, including CY 2026:

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