E/M Coding Alert - 2006 Issue 42
REHAB THERAPISTS ~ You Could Lose Big Money In 2007 -- Unless Congress Steps In
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Article Overview
This article covers Medicare reimbursement changes relevant to rehabilitation therapists in 2007, with emphasis on the physician fee schedule, therapy cap policy, and the role of Congress in potentially altering the final outcome. It is aimed at therapy providers, billing staff, and revenue-cycle professionals who need to understand upcoming payment environment changes and their operational impact.
Why This Topic Matters
The article matters because it highlights policy changes that could affect reimbursement levels and therapy coverage limits for common rehabilitation services. Readers in therapy practices and billing departments need to know which Medicare payment changes were finalized, which remained subject to legislative action, and how those changes could influence revenue planning.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare payment policy changes can affect rehabilitation therapy reimbursement
- What broad categories of fee schedule and therapy cap changes are discussed for 2007
- Why congressional action could change the final payment environment for therapy providers
- How CMS policy updates can influence planning for therapy practices and facilities
Who Should Read This
- Physical therapy providers
- Speech-language pathology providers
- Occupational therapy providers
- Rehabilitation practice managers
- Medical billers and coders
- Revenue cycle professionals
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