FAQ – Plan of Care

This plan of care for outpatient therapy FAQ from Gawenda Seminars & Consulting outlines the Medicare requirements for establishing, certifying, and recertifying a plan of care in physical, occupational, and speech therapy. It covers essential elements such as who may order and sign the plan (physicians vs non‑physician practitioners), timeliness rules, allowed duration, signature requirements, and use of ranges for frequency and duration. Use this FAQ as your authoritative resource to ensure your therapy plans of care are compliant with Medicare policy and best practices.

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