I am receiving many questions regarding what is the proper billing when a patient is referred to either outpatient physical therapy or occupational therapy for the purpose of an orthosis. In this article, I will answer this question from 2 perspectives. I will first address when a patient is referred for a one-time visit for an orthosis and secondly, provide the answer for when a full evaluation is required to develop the appropriate treatment plan in addition to an assessment related to determining the specific orthosis required for the patient. First, we need to provide the CPT code and description

I receive many questions regarding is assessment time billable time for outpatient therapy services and if yes, how do I account for that time in my billing. In this article, I will provide the answers to 4 of the more common questions I receive regarding accounting for assessment time. QuestionIs assessment time billable time? Answer QuestionWhen can assessment time begin? Answer QuestionCan you give me an example of assessment time and how it can be included within a CPT code? Answer QuestionCan you give a second example on how taking vital signs can be included in the assessment time of