Longitudinal continuity, where patients consistently see the same provider throughout their care, has been proven to enhance patient satisfaction. However, in certain therapy practices, it may be challenging to schedule patients with the same provider for every visit. In such Read more…
Therapists frequently ask, “how many goals should I create, and am I doing it correctly?” The answer is not a one-size-fits-all solution. However, by following some guidelines, you can ensure that you meet the standards of insurance companies and your Read more…
If a Medicare patient’s care goes beyond the annual threshold (in 2023 $2,230 for PT and speech and $2,230 for OT), your claim must have the kx modifiers applied on each claim line that exceeds the threshold. We often get Read more…
We’re excited to announce our first of four Webinars for 2023 featuring the most respected compliance expert in the physical therapy industry, Rick Gawenda. This one-hour session will cover how the following compliance elements may be impacting your practice: You’ll Read more…
Failing to provide adequate documentation to support billing for Therapeutic Activities and Neuromuscular Reeducation is a common issue in Medicare audits. Medicare and Managed Care providers are increasingly scrutinizing billing and documentation for specific CPT codes to avoid billing errors. Read more…
National Patient Recognition Week is observed annually from February 1 to 7 where healthcare providers and the medical community reflect and focus on patient satisfaction and how to improve patient care. The holiday is about reminding healthcare providers to be Read more…
We’re excited to officially announce our partnership with Patient360 for MIPS reporting via their QCDR beginning January 1, 2023. We chose Patient360 because of: We had our first Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, December 21st. During this session we went Read more…
As rehab providers, one of our biggest challenges is patient adherence to a Home Exercise Program. What if you received extra money for helping the patient to be adherent to their HEP? Did you know that you can? That is Read more…
Every year Medicare brings about new rules that impact rehab providers. Below is a summary of those changes. The final CY 2023 PFS conversion factor is $33.06, a decrease of $1.55 to the CY 2022 PFS conversion factor of $34.61. Read more…
Every October is National Physical Therapy month. During the month, individuals are encouraged to learn about the benefits of regular physical activity and how physical therapists can help people improve their health and quality of life through movement. Research shows Read more…
