decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2009 Issue 9 (September)
Physical therapy service in crosshairs again
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Article Overview
This article discusses how Medicare policy changes, OIG attention, and recovery audit contractor activity may affect pain practices that provide physical therapy services. It focuses on audit vulnerability, compliance concerns, and the kinds of documentation and billing practices practices should review to assess risk. The piece is aimed at clinicians, practice managers, and coders who work with physical therapy billing under Medicare.
Why This Topic Matters
Physical therapy is a high-volume service area that may draw increased audit attention, so practices need to understand the regulatory environment and review internal compliance processes.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare oversight and audit activity can affect physical therapy billing
- Why physical therapy services may be a target for recovery audits
- What kinds of internal record reviews practices may consider for compliance readiness
- Which documentation and authorization areas are commonly scrutinized in physical therapy services
Who Should Read This
- Physical therapists
- Pain practice administrators
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
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