by Anthony Maritato | Oct 13, 2022 | Documentation
What is a Physical Therapy Reevaluation CPT Code 97164? According to Medicare A53309 CPT Code 97164: “Re-evaluations are separately reimbursable when the medical record supports that the patient’s clinical status or condition required the additional...
by Anthony Maritato | Oct 7, 2022 | Documentation
25 Most Commonly Used Physical Therapy Abbreviations 25 Most Common Outpatient Physical Therapy Abbreviations in 2022 AAROM – Active Assisted Range of Motion AROM – Active Range of Motion CLOF – Current Level of Function CPM – Continuous...
by Anthony Maritato | Sep 14, 2022 | Documentation
Medical Record Retention Law Question: “Can someone point me to the resources for how long to maintain medical records? “ Currently, in 2022, the longest duration you must store medical records is 10 years according to § 3731. False claims procedure....
by Anthony Maritato | Sep 5, 2022 | Documentation
Can a physical therapist bill Medicare for a progress note? Can a physical therapist bill Medicare for a progress report or discharge summary? No, a physical therapist can not bill Medicare for a progress note. It is important you realize a progress note is not a...
by Anthony Maritato | Aug 17, 2022 | Documentation
CPT Code 97530 Therapeutic Activity Billing and Documentation CPT Code 97530 is Therapeutic Activity CPT Code 97530 may be billed for therapeutic activity delivered by a licensed physical therapist or licensed occupational therapist. Reimbursement rates for CPT Code...
by Anthony Maritato | Jun 24, 2022 | Documentation
Physical Therapy Neck Disability Index Neck Disability Index – Functional Outcome Measure CMS Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Chapter 15 specifies that PT, OT, SLP are required to use: “Functional assessment scores (and comparisons to prior...
