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03.16.19 Compliance Leave a Comment

Therapy TPE Audits Continue

Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) have quietly been reviewing therapy providers under the Targeted Probe and Education (TPE) program. The results of the reviews are posted by contracts, and provide general insight into topics, findings and implications. Novitas has completed … Read More

09.28.18 Compliance 1 Comment

Charging for a Therapy No Show

chairs in waiting roomDo you every have a therapy patient no show at your outpatient clinic? The patient that is schedule for an initial evaluation, or a follow up visit? For a new evaluation you have likely blocked off the time of a physical or occupational therapist on the schedule, and if the patient does not show up for the evaluation the time slot … Read More

09.21.18 Compliance, Private Practice 1 Comment

Medicare Targeted Probe and Educate

Dart boardHave you been “welcomed” by your Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) into the CMS Targeted Probe and Educate Program (TPE) ? CMS rolled out the TPE program October 1, 2018 in order help providers and suppliers reduce claims denials and appeals through one-on-one help. … Read More

09.06.15 Compliance 6 Comments

Therapy Supervision

Therapy supervision rules differ by venue in terms of Medicare, and may differ by state jurisdiction for Medicaid. Tricare does not have therapist supervision rules for private practice, as therapy assistants are not allowed by Tricare Military policy.  Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare supervision rules are payor rules.  There are also practice rules for supervision noted in your physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech-language pathology practice act which should be referenced in… Read More

09.01.15 Compliance 13 Comments

Aquatic Therapy Compliance

Does your facility offer aquatic therapy?  If so do you have aquatic therapy compliance addressed to ensure compliance with Medicare requirements for your type of Medicare enrollment?  Aquatic therapy may be offered at your facility, next door at the health club or a community pool such as the local YMCA.  Look to your Medicare Administrative Contractor’s (MAC) Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for requirements on the use aquatic therapy as well as suggested documentation … Read More

08.27.15 Compliance 1 Comment

Therapy Direct Access and Medicare

How does  therapy direct access and Medicare get along?  Therapists with direct access are often discouraged to learn that the freedom to practice without physician referral may come at a cost of insurance reimbursement, including Medicare.  Does a Medicare beneficiary need a physician referral for physical or occupational therapy?  … Read More

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