News 2022: Unitedhealthcare Requires 59 Modifier for Therapy Services
Despite the recent changes to the NCCI edits no longer requiring CPT Code 97530 to require a 59 modifier when billed on the same date of service and by the same therapist as CPT Code 97140 some therapists recently have reported non-payments when these two CPT Codes are billed on the same date of service to Unitedhealthcare without the 59 modifer.
Compare the Earning Potential of a Physical Therapist vs Occupational Therapist in 2022
If you searched "Who earns more, a physical therapist or an occupational therapist?" you likely saw this:* Source: Google Search 08/19/2022In this article, we will explore the question of earning potential of a physical therapist vs occupational...
Is a Physical Therapist a Doctor in 2022
Is a physical therapist a doctor? Yes, a physical therapist who has earned a doctorate degree in physical therapy is a doctor but not a physician. A doctor of physical therapy may use the term doctor when referring to him or herself as "Doctor Jane...
Submit Physical Therapy Claims Weekly or Daily
How often you should submit physical therapy claims is a common question that pops up in my Medicare billing for mostly cash-based PT, OT, SLP group. I recommend you submit physical therapy claims daily UNLESS there is a reason not to do so.Submit...
