CMS Updates Hospital Compare Data
Do you want to know how your hospital compares to other hospitals? Check out the latest Hospital Compare data that was updated on February 28, 2019 by clicking HERE.
CMS Updates Hospital Compare Data
Do you want to know how your hospital compares to other hospitals? Check out the latest Hospital Compare data that was updated on February 28, 2019 by clicking HERE.
Modifiers 96 and 97: What are They and When To Use Them
Effective for dates of service on and after January 1, 2018, there were 2 new modifiers that providers of outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy may be required to use with some insurance carriers, such as Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant plans, to distinguish whether the service provided was rehabilitative in nature or habilitative in nature. The new modifiers replaced the SZ modifier for habilitative services, unless instructed otherwise by an insurance carrier. The 2 new modifiers that became effective January 1, 2018 are Modifier 96 and Modifier 97. What are the definitions of each modifier and when would you
UnitedHealthcare Updates Habilitative Therapy Policy
UnitedHealthcare Commercial has updated their coverage determination guideline (CDG) for Habilitative Services and Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy with an effective date of February 1, 2019. This updated CDG impacts habilitative services provided by physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists. To access the updated CDG, log into your Gold Member account and click
UnitedHealthcare Updates Cognitive Therapy Policy
UnitedHealthcare Commercial has updated their medical policy for Cognitive Rehabilitation with an effective date of March 1, 2019. This updated medical policy impacts cognitive rehabilitation services provided by physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists. To access the updated medical policy, log into your Gold Member account and click