OIG to target PT/OT services in 2005

Article Overview

This article explains a planned Office of Inspector General review of Medicare claims involving physical therapy and occupational therapy services. It is aimed at practices, therapists, coders, and compliance staff who want to understand the broad areas of scrutiny, including medical necessity, documentation, physician certification, and related Medicare guidance. The article also places the review in the context of practice compliance, internal controls, and audit preparedness.