On January 18, 2024, Congress passed legislation extending government funding for 4 appropriation bills through March 1, 2024 and 8 appropriation bills through March 8, 2024. What is included in these 2 extensions that impact outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy? Read below for the answers.

Two questions I am often asked is how does the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) determine the payment for each CPT code and why is the same CPT code paid differently depending on where the practice or facility is located? In this article, I will answer how CMS determines the payment for each CPT code and why the same CPT code reimburses differently based on the location of your practice or organization. QuestionHow does CMS determine the payment for each CPT code? Answer QuestionWhat is included in the work relative value unit (RVU) of a CPT code? Answer QuestionWhat