4/30/20 – CMS has made a big announcement on rehab services during COVID-19 For weeks now, everyone has been waiting to see if Medicare would open the door to PT, OT, and SLP telehealth. The good news is that as of this blog post (4/30), they finally have. For the …
Read moreMedicare allows telehealth for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and SLPs
Make the most of the time Virtually all practices are being impacted by COVID-19 in one way or another. Many practices are working to implement telehealth and e-visits for patients to continue care to ensure patients continue to receive the care that they need. During this period, there may be …
Read more5 REMOTE Tasks to Tackle for Your Physical Therapy Practice During COVID-19
Before you read on This article is NOT guidance that you should offer home visits but rather just explores Medicare’s home visit reimbursement program under Part B. Only you can decide that for your practice after considering all of the different aspects, not all of which are covered here at …
Read moreYou should know: Medicare covers OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPY services IN HOME under Part B
Billing for Medicare/CMS for Remote Visits Typically Medicare does not pay for Physical Therapy visits done remotely. However, in the wake of COVID-10, CMS has issued waivers during the emergency and based on the most recent guidance, this appears to cover Physical Therapy Visits across the entire Country, not just …
When does Medicare cover Physical Therapy? Most outpatient physical therapists are aware that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) cover physical therapy as a benefit for people with Medicare. Often the question that arises is exactly what are the requirements for patients to receive physical therapy care? This post …
Hot topics 2020 is shaping up to be a busy year for healthcare and physical therapy is no exception. There is an abundance of topics that will be at the top of many people’s minds. From Medicare to medical technology, we have the inside scoop. 1. Medicare’s new PTA/OTA modifiers …
Read more2020 Hot Topics for Private Physical Therapy Practices
The basics of Physical Therapy Billing Most people have a good sense of what documentation and scheduling are all about. For some, billing is much more of a challenge. Start-up physical therapy practices are often unsure of exactly what is needed to bill and even seasoned practices can have trouble. …
Physical Therapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant Billing Modifiers & Reimbursement – Substantial Changes Proposed for 2020 The 2020 CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) proposed rule has been released. This is the first chance that we all have to see what CMS is planning for next year. One of the …
Read more2020 Medicare Changes for PTA & OTA Modifiers/Reimbursements
Does your Physical Therapy EMR need a tune up? Save time.Save money.More time with patients. You’ve heard this all before. It’s the promise of physical therapy EMR. Hopefully you’re using a competent physical therapy EMR (hint, we’re a good one). A good EMR will make it easy for you to do …
