Do Medicare Advantage Plans Require 10th Visit Progress Reports?
QuestionDoes the 10th visit Progress Report that applies to traditional Medicare patients also apply to all Medicare Advantage plans and their respective beneficiaries? Answer
Billing for Progress Reports
I question I am often asked is how do I bill for the time it takes me to assess a patient (both subjectively and objectively), analyze and interpret the data I collected, and write the Progress Report that is required by the traditional Medicare program, some commercial insurance carriers and some state practice acts? In this article, I will answer the following questions: Question #1When completing a Progress Report, what CPT code do I bill? Answer #1 Question #2How do I account for the time it takes me to assess a patient, gather subjective comments and objective data, analyze and
Progress Reports Since FLR Has Ended
Since functional limitation reporting (FLR) (G-codes) is no longer required in 2019 for traditional Medicare Part B therapy patients, does this mean Progress Reports are also no longer required every 10 visits? The answer is
Can Assistants Write Progress Reports
Last week, I published “Who Writes Progress Reports Under Medicare Part B” and as you can imagine, had lots of follow up questions and comments. Some of the questions received were: 1. Can a physical therapist assistant (PTA) or occupational therapy assistant (OTA) see the Medicare patient the same day the physical therapist (PT) or occupational therapist (OT) also sees the patient and will write the progress report? 2. Can a PTA or OTA see the Medicare beneficiary for a follow-up therapy visit, collect the subjective information and objective data and include that information in their daily note? 3. Can
Who Writes Progress Reports Under Medicare Part B
I am often asked if physical therapist assistants (PTAs) or occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) can write the progress report that is required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) at least once every 10 visits for Medicare beneficiaries receiving outpatient therapy services. CMS is very clear on their answer regarding this question. According to CMS, the required progress report
Must Progress Reports Be Signed By The Physician
Does the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require physicians to sign and date progress reports that are written by a physical therapist, occupational therapist and/or speech-language pathologist? The answer may surprise you. CMS does
Progress Reports, Reevaluations and Recertifications All in One Note
Over the last several weeks, I have written articles on Reevaluations vs Progress Reports: What’s the Difference?, Progress Reports: What are the Required Elements?, and Progress Reports vs Recertifications: What’s the Difference? This week, I want to discuss is it possible for one note to include the required elements for a progress report, reevaluation and a recertification and if yes, how would the note look and would a physician need to sign and date the note. To answer the question, yes, one note can contain the required elements for a progress report, reevaluation and a recertification for Medicare Part B
Progress Reports vs Recertifications: What’s the Difference?
Two weeks ago, I discussed the difference between a reevaluation and a progress report that is applicable to all insurance carriers, including the Medicare program. To read that article, click HERE. Last week, I discussed what the required elements are for a progress report. To read that article, click HERE. This week, I will discuss the difference between a progress report and a recertification for Medicare Part B patients. Under Medicare Part B, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) states the minimum progress reporting period shall be at least once every