Documentation to Support Skilled Therapy Services: Understanding Medicare & Other Payers' Rules and Regulations

On March 18, 2008, the Section on Health Policy & Administration will be conducting an audio conference on documentation to support therapy services. The audio conference will be presented by Rick Gawenda, PT, President of the Section on Health Policy & Administration of the American Physical Therapy Association and Angie Phillips, Vice President of the Section on Health Policy & Administration of the American Physical Therapy Association.

This 120-minute audio conference will thoroughly reviews Medicare Part B and other 3rd party payer documentation requirements for reimbursement of outpatient therapy services. Key elements of initial evaluations, re-evaluations, progress reports, daily notes, certifications/re-certifications, plans of treatment, and physician referrals are detailed. Emphasis will be placed on documentation of medical necessity to support why the patient requires skilled therapy services initially and throughout the course of care. Extensive references are provided so that therapists can maintain current knowledge of the ever-changing reimbursement guidelines and regulations.

For additional information and to register online for the audio conference, please click on the link below. You may also contact the office at 1.877.636.4408 to register by phone.

Documentation to Support Skilled Therapy Services