Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) perform evaluations for speech-generating augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. However, many SLPs do not understand what is included in this type of evaluation. In addition, SLPs do not understand when to bill for an evaluation of an ACC device when the evaluation takes more than 1 visit to complete. In this article, I will answer the following questions:

Beginning with dates of service on and after January 1, 2027, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) will have 10 new CPT codes to report for speech therapy services. In this article, I will answer the following questions:

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a clarification regarding the licensure requirements of a speech-language pathologist (SLP) who furnishes outpatient speech therapy services to an original Medicare beneficiary. CMS has clarified they will defer

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has updated the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual to match the regulatory provision for the qualifications of speech-language pathologists (SLP’s) providing outpatient therapy services. This update has significant implications for the use of Clinical Fellow (CF) SLP’s. In this article, I will answer the following questions:

This 1.5-hour online course will teach speech-language pathologists how to report the correct CPT code(s) based on interventions provided and documentation in the medical record, define the definition of substantial of a time-based CPT code and will provide case scenarios to teach participants how to bill correctly to the Medicare program as well as commercial insurance carriers.

This 1.5-hour online course will discuss the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Program Guidance for all entities involved in the Healthcare Industry. This includes private practices and facility settings that provide outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy services.

This 1.5-hour online course will teach speech-language pathologists how to report the correct CPT code(s) based on interventions provided and documentation in the medical record, define the definition of substantial of a time-based CPT code and will provide case scenarios to teach participants how to bill correctly to the Medicare program as well as commercial insurance carriers.

This 1.5-hour webinar will teach speech-language pathologists how to report the correct CPT code(s) based on interventions provided and documentation in the medical record, define the definition of substantial of a time-based CPT code and will provide case scenarios to teach participants how to bill correctly to the Medicare program as well as commercial insurance carriers.