03/13/17
New Evaluation Codes and Orthotic Assessments
With the implementation of the new physical and occupational therapy evaluation codes with dates of service on and after January 1, 2017, I am receiving many questions what do I think is the proper billing when a patient is referred to either physical therapy or occupational therapy for the purpose of an orthosis. In this article, I will answer this question from 2 perspectives. I will first address when a patient is referred for a one-time visit for an orthosis and secondly, provide the answer for when a full evaluation is required to develop the appropriate treatment plan in addition
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