Carriers must give PINs to OTs and PTs who work for doctors, CMS says

Article Overview

This article explains a CMS policy update affecting how physical therapists and occupational therapists working in physicians’ offices are enrolled and identified for Medicare billing. It summarizes the background behind inconsistent carrier practices, the role of CMS national policy, and the general effect on practice arrangements, billing access, and therapy service availability. The piece is aimed at medical billers, physician practices, therapy providers, and compliance staff monitoring Medicare enrollment and administrative policy changes.