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Hospital OP Therapy Referrals Must Come From Staff MD/NPP

In a recent update to the State Operations Manual CMS clarified that referrals for PT, OT, SLP and Aud at a hospital OP department require a referral from a Physician/NPP that is credentialed by the Medical Staff. Is your hospital outpatient therapy department compliant? Or do you accept referrals from "outside physicians". Have you done a risk assessment?