FAQ – Progress Reports

Question – Posted November 21, 2019

Since CMS eliminated functional limitation reporting at the end of 2018, how often is a Progress Report required for a Medicare beneficiary receiving outpatient therapy services?

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Question – Posted November 21, 2019

Can a Progress Report be completed sooner than what is required?

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Question – Posted November 21, 2019

Can you give an example of a reporting period?

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Question – Posted November 21, 2019

Does the Progress Report have to be written on the 10th visit or is there a grace period?

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Question – Posted November 21, 2019

When a Medicare beneficiary is being treated by a physical therapist assistant or occupational therapy assistant, what are the requirements of the physical therapist or occupational therapist regarding their participation in the care of the Medicare beneficiary?

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Question – Posted July 3, 2018

In 2018, if I forget to write the Progress Report on the day it’s due, does the Medicare Part B program offer any grace period?

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Question – Posted July 3, 2018

In 2018, what are the required elements of a Progress Report written by a therapist for a Medicare Part B beneficiary?

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Question – Posted July 3, 2018

In 2018, how often does the Medicare Part B program require Progress Reports?

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Question – Posted November 12, 2015

In 2016, if I forget to write the Progress Report on the day it’s due, does the Medicare program offer any grace period?

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Question – Posted November 12, 2015

In 2016, what are the required elements of a Progress Report written by a therapist for a Medicare beneficiary?

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Question – Posted November 12, 2015

In 2016, how often does the Medicare program require Progress Reports?

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Question – Posted February 27, 2015

In 2015, how often does the Medicare program require Progress Reports?

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Question – Reviewed February 27, 2015

If I forget to write the Progress Report on the day it’s due, does the Medicare program offer any grace period?

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Question – Reviewed February 27, 2015

What are the required elements of a Progress Report written by a therapist for a Medicare beneficiary?

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Question – Reviewed February 27, 2015

Under Medicare Part B, can an assistant write any part of the required Progress Report to be completed at least every 10 treatment days?

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Question – Posted September 21, 2014

How do you bill for your time if you utilize an outcome tool to gather information for a Progress Report?

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Question – Posted September 21, 2014

How do you bill for your time when you have to gather information for and write a Progress Report?

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Question – Posted September 21, 2014

Since the Medicare program requires a Progress Report at least every 10 visits, can I bill a re-evaluation for the Progress Report?

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Question – Posted September 21, 2014

If a therapist does write a Progress Report on a Medicare beneficiary prior to their 10th visit, how does the Progress Reporting Period work?

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Question – Posted September 21, 2014

Can a therapist write a Progress Report on a Medicare beneficiary prior to their 10th visit?

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Question – Posted September 21, 2014

In 2014, how often does the Medicare program require Progress Reports?

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Question – Posted February 15, 2013

In 2013, how often does the Medicare program require Progress Reports?

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