In this article, I will answer the following questions regarding physicians and nonphysician practitioners certifying and recertifying an outpatient therapy plan of care:

QuestionI know traditional Medicare requires a dated signature of the physician or nonphysician practitioner (NPP) whom the Medicare beneficiary is under their care while receiving outpatient physical, occupational and/or speech therapy services. Does this same requirement apply to Medicare Advantage plans whose beneficiaries are receiving outpatient physical, occupational and/or speech therapy services? Answer

This 2-hour webinar will assist physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and speech-language pathologists in understanding the required elements of documentation for a progress report, daily note, discharge report for all insurance carriers plus the Medicare Part B certification and recertification requirements.

QuestionCan a resident physician certify and recertify a plan of care for outpatient therapy services under the Medicare program? Answer If you have other questions about Medicare Part B and outpatient therapy plans of care, click HERE. If you have questions about Medicare Part B outpatient therapy certifications and recertifications, click Here.