What are billable supplies?

• A. Bandages, Adapted Equipment, Theraputty, and Electrodes
• B. Office Supplies
• C. Computers
• D. Marketing Materials

Answer: (A)

Billable supplies are items used directly in delivering patient care that are consumed during a treatment session and can be charged to the patient or their insurer. Bandages, adapted equipment, Theraputty, and electrodes fit this, because each is used during the therapy session and is consumed or dedicated to that specific care. They are not general business overhead; they’re tied to the service you provide and often billed as part of the treatment. In contrast, office supplies, computers, and marketing materials are broader business costs—either reusable or not tied to a specific patient encounter—so they aren’t billed as part of a patient’s care.