How Long is an Order Valid For?
One of the more frequent questions I receive has to do with how long is an order valid for from the time it is written, signed and dated by the physician. In this article, I will answer the following questions:
The content here is for members only log in here or sign up.
The content here is for members only log in here or sign up.
All material posted on our website is the intellectual property of Gawenda Seminars & Consulting, Inc. and can’t be used, reproduced, or posted as your own material without the prior written approval of Gawenda Seminars & Consulting, Inc.
This article is not intended to and does not serve as legal advice or as consultative services, but is for general information purposes only.
Check Our Past Webinars!
Leave a Reply
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Rick,
I am a small, one man outpatient operation in Mississippi. I have a Mobile Outpatient Clinic so, no physical brick and mortar location. I’ve been fighting with doctor offices on getting orders for evaluation and treatment. Are you saying that I can now just evaluate and provide treatment any medicare patient without any prior approval from a physician. This seems a lot like direct access but I don’t think we are allowed to do that in Mississippi. Is this for just straight medicare or advantage plans as well? Thanks in advance! Bryan Ellsberry OTR/L
Under traditional Medicare, it’s not direct access since you must have a physician/NPP certify and/or recertify your outpatient therapy plan of care. What Medicare Advantage plans require regarding physician orders is plan specific and you would have to check with each plan.