Do Physicians Need to Sign Discharge Reports

November 19, 2018
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Rick Gawenda
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A question I have been receiving lately is must a physician sign a therapists discharge report for Medicare beneficiaries receiving outpatient therapy services? In addition, must a physician sign a therapists discharge report for patients who have a commercial insurance or are being seen under workers compensation?

The answer for Medicare Part B outpatient therapy services is

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