The Department of Justice is making a "list” – a list that no one in long-term care wants to be on! The "list" is of skilled nursing facilities exhibiting "negative practice patterns" who may ultimately end up involved in lawsuits with … [Read more...]
It All Comes Down To Minutes…So Can I Count Them?
When You’re A Therapist – Every Minute Counts..Right? Well, sort of…It depends on your definition of “counts,” and for therapists, that definition pertains to billing. Of course every minute spent with a patient matters, but every minute does … [Read more...]
SNF Medicare Part A & B Reference Guide
The maker and keeper of the rules, CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), just released a condensed version of the Medicare Part A and Part B coverage and billing rules for the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). This is a great {short} … [Read more...]
Therapy Caps, New PT & OT CPT Codes and More- 2017 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Highlights
What is changing for Medicare Part B services in the skilled nursing facility setting effective January 1st, 2017? On Wednesday, November 2, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that updates payment … [Read more...]
Daily Documentation: Yes, No, Maybe?
The answer to the question, "Do we need to document daily when providing therapy services?" seems like it would be a no-brainer, right? Well, it may seem like a no-brainer to many of us in practice, but for some therapists, this is a genuine … [Read more...]