IMPORTANT UPDATES
OUT-OF-NETWORK
06.17.26
Dear Valued Patients,
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Since opening Lynch Physical Therapy, we have focused on caring for individuals with complex conditions that require specialized expertise and individualized treatment. Our practice has been dedicated to helping patients with TMJ disorders, headaches, orthopedic and orofacial pain achieve the best possible outcomes through evidence-based care.
These conditions often require assessment, treatment planning, education, and follow-up that extend beyond the traditional insurance-based model. As healthcare has evolved, I have found that insurance requirements increasingly limit the flexibility needed to provide truly individualized care to all of you.
Effective July 26, 2026, Lynch Physical Therapy will transition to a direct-pay out-of-network model.
This change will allow us to focus entirely on what is clinically appropriate for each of you, rather than what may be dictated by insurance requirements. My goal is to ensure every patient receives the time, attention, and specialized care their condition requires to ensure better quality of life.
Under this model, Lynch Physical Therapy will no longer bill insurance companies directly. Patients will pay for services at the time of treatment and receive a detailed superbill that may be submitted for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Office locations will move to adjacent spaces and be staffed by a single provider.
I understand this transition may create financial challenges for some patients and I respect that reality. For those who require care through an in-network insurance-based model, I will direct them to their referring providers to help identify appropriate options. Lynch Physical Therapy will assist with medical record transfers and support current treatment plans.
Thank you for your understanding, support, and confidence in Lynch Physical Therapy. It is an honor to be entrusted with your care, and I look forward to continuing to serve this community.
Starting August 3rd: Out-of-Network Rates (Dry Needling Included):
• $210 for 55 minutes
• $105 for 25 minutes (limited time only to current Lynch Physical Therapy patients)
If you have questions or need to reschedule any appointments, please call us at (410) 960-1601.
DRY NEEDLING
12.01.22
As a physical therapist, I am a huge proponent of dry needling, as I have seen the technique result in substantial improvement for many of my patients. As a business owner, I consistently pay for my staff to become certified to perform dry needling. I undoubtedly feel that the thousands of dollars I spend on each therapist's training is justified with improved patient outcomes. Only 10% of physical therapists in the state of Maryland are qualified to perform dry needling, and instead of health insurances rewarding this specialty, most carriers have begun to deem dry needling as either "experimental" or as a uncovered procedure. In my personal opinion this is outrageous , as there is a plethora of medical studies and literature supporting the use of dry needling. Beyond this, I have an extensive list of my patients who will attest to the drastic difference dry needling has made in their rehabilitation. I personally believe this is just another way insurance saves on their bottom line and ultimately pass the expense to the patient (who is already paying a premium). Regardless, physical therapists in Maryland are now required to submit a code for dry needling to a patient's insurance. This code is then either denied outright or reimbursed at only a few dollars. After a great deal of consideration, I feel that I have been forced to make this a cash service. At this time, however, I am able to keep dry needling at a reasonable price point, as the majority of my colleagues charge $50-$100/session. I want everyone who wants/needs this treatment to be able to benefit from it. Additionally, we will perform the first dry needling session gratis, to allow patients a sample of the technique prior to payment. Thank you for your understanding on this and all the above matters.
- Ryan Lynch
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Evaluating the Costs of Dry Needling
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CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICY
06.01.20
At Lynch Physical Therapy, we pride ourselves on providing quality, patient-centered rehabilitation. Thankfully, this has translated into success within the community and busy schedules for the providers. As therapists, we work hard to get our patients better and value the time we spend with patients to achieve this common goal. We do understand that "life happens" and at times previously scheduled appointments need to be either cancelled or modified. Our cancellation policy requires 24 hours notice, which allows us to fill any vacated appointment openings. This helps us help more patients. Failure to provide notice or simply not showing up for a scheduled appointment is subject to a charge, which is now based on the length of the scheduled appointment. - Ryan Lynch
