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Hi Rita. The taxonomy codes are part of the HIPAA 837 transaction set and are used to identify the type of health care provider submitting a claim. I'm sure the folks in you billing dept. are acutely aware of them and have probably already implement

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My front office folks are having a terrible time tracking the authorizations for treatment from the various insurance companies we deal with, and consequently many are falling through the cracks and we are receiving denials on claims because we did n

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We used to do this as well when I was with a different company, different LMRP. Presently, our LMRP does not recognize these codes in its SLP LMRP. You might want to check that too before you begin billing. In a message dated 12/10/2003 7:36:14

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Those of you in outpatient PT clinics, are you billing with the GP and GO modifiers for PT and OT services? Is this a requirement now? I am having trouble getting a definitive answer on this question. Thank you. Cindy S. Murray, PT, CEAS Director of

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We are a hospital based outpatient dept in Illinois. In the State of Illinois, PT's do not have direct access and work per order of physician. We receive an order. We interpret the order, evaluate the patient, set short and long term goals and proc

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Hello group: Our hospital is considering a bariatric surgery program. The team would involve physicians, nursing, dietary, social services, psychiatry, rehab, radiology and respiratory therapy. I am looking for any information from other facilitie

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could I also get a copy of the Neer Protocol. my fax is Onuwa Terry, PT Terry Physical Therapy, PC 1918 E. Parkway Mission Texas 78572 Phone Fax ( 956) 583-3595 email: onuwa@... [url]www.terrypt.com[/url]

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List serve, During our last survey (August 2002), the JCAHO surveyor for our OPT therapy site made a recommendation that our records contain documentation/ communication regarding specific, objective information about patient status and progression

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Hello list, I am planning a competency/inservice for the nursing staff in our hospital for body mechanics and training in patient transfers. Do any of you currently do something similar? If so, do you use a checklist? Would you be willing to share

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Is required that Rehab do separate recertifications monthly on Med A SNF residents (i.e. in the same way we do HCFA 700/701's on Med B residents?). We are still doing this and the volume of paperwork is ridiculous. I have asked our intermediary and s

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List: I am looking for information for a friend in the Chicago area (Lincoln Park) who is recently diagnosed with MS. She is in need of a therapy clinic for OT and PT services that would help her with her MS issues. Can anyone help with suggestion

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Mike and list, I would highly recommend the APTA's course-Examination and Selected Interventions: Lumbar Spine and Pelvis. They spend a significant amount of time on recent research which involves lumbosacral manipulation. I would reference you

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RE: getting close to goal

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MIT Online

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Deb; Rick G. has given you some pretty good advice. The only thing I might add is that a cattle prod seems to work very well for habitual offenders. Jim <///><

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I am looking for information about how other acute hospitals are stocking seating equipment (most specifically w/c cushions) for patients not being seen by therapy. In our therapy department we have a supply of various cushions, specialized chairs/co

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In a message dated 9/17/2003 8:48:57 AM Central Standard Time, [email]PTManager [/email] writes: > Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2003 14:30:29 -0500 > > Subject: wound care > > I have a question for those of you who do a lot of woundcare, and are happy > wit

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Folks, can someone give me the URL of the web site where I can check the the medicare recipients remaining cap amount ($1590/-) in their individual account for out patient PT services? We use TrailBlazers as our intermediary. I really appreciate yo

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Hi Tom, I think the critical question is.. Is the patient homebound? All the other actions will depend on this answer. I would suggest calling the home health agency and discussing the case. Start by talking to the director of clinical services, no

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In a message dated 11/26/2003 5:52:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, platzpt@... writes: For those of us who are APTA members, I would suggest a contribution to PT-PAC. There's still a great deal of legislative work that needs to be completed.

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On the patient's first day we give them the information about the cap and a projection of time they will be in our clinic. We also give them a letter that we have written to our area Senators and Representatives so they can sign and mail with their

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What are the options working with a Physician either MD, or Chiropractic, for billing for the Physical Therapy work done by a Physical Therapist. Partnership Corporation Employee Actual Employee Through the Physician TAX ID Steve Marcum PT Kentucky

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I am finding that what is legal is in the eyes of the Attorneys that tell Administrators, etc what they want to hear. Therefore, when a company tries to follow the rules they just jump to another company that is not and the attorney says " yes this

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one more question - what kind of medication is used and is this something that can be billed for separately??? thanks again In a message dated 11/24/2003 9:23:31 AM Eastern Standard Time, Betty12177 writes: > what is the correct code for this pro

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Hi Rita. The taxonomy codes are part of the HIPAA 837 transaction set and are used to identify the type of health care provider submitting a claim. I'm sure the folks in you billing dept. are acutely aware of them and have probably already implement

My front office folks are having a terrible time tracking the authorizations for treatment from the various insurance companies we deal with, and consequently many are falling through the cracks and we are receiving denials on claims because we did n

We used to do this as well when I was with a different company, different LMRP. Presently, our LMRP does not recognize these codes in its SLP LMRP. You might want to check that too before you begin billing. In a message dated 12/10/2003 7:36:14

Those of you in outpatient PT clinics, are you billing with the GP and GO modifiers for PT and OT services? Is this a requirement now? I am having trouble getting a definitive answer on this question. Thank you. Cindy S. Murray, PT, CEAS Director of

We are a hospital based outpatient dept in Illinois. In the State of Illinois, PT's do not have direct access and work per order of physician. We receive an order. We interpret the order, evaluate the patient, set short and long term goals and proc

Hello group: Our hospital is considering a bariatric surgery program. The team would involve physicians, nursing, dietary, social services, psychiatry, rehab, radiology and respiratory therapy. I am looking for any information from other facilitie

could I also get a copy of the Neer Protocol. my fax is Onuwa Terry, PT Terry Physical Therapy, PC 1918 E. Parkway Mission Texas 78572 Phone Fax ( 956) 583-3595 email: onuwa@... [url]www.terrypt.com[/url]

List serve, During our last survey (August 2002), the JCAHO surveyor for our OPT therapy site made a recommendation that our records contain documentation/ communication regarding specific, objective information about patient status and progression

Hello list, I am planning a competency/inservice for the nursing staff in our hospital for body mechanics and training in patient transfers. Do any of you currently do something similar? If so, do you use a checklist? Would you be willing to share

Is required that Rehab do separate recertifications monthly on Med A SNF residents (i.e. in the same way we do HCFA 700/701's on Med B residents?). We are still doing this and the volume of paperwork is ridiculous. I have asked our intermediary and s

List: I am looking for information for a friend in the Chicago area (Lincoln Park) who is recently diagnosed with MS. She is in need of a therapy clinic for OT and PT services that would help her with her MS issues. Can anyone help with suggestion

finally uploaded photos

Mike and list, I would highly recommend the APTA's course-Examination and Selected Interventions: Lumbar Spine and Pelvis. They spend a significant amount of time on recent research which involves lumbosacral manipulation. I would reference you

RE: getting close to goal

MIT Online

Deb; Rick G. has given you some pretty good advice. The only thing I might add is that a cattle prod seems to work very well for habitual offenders. Jim <///><

I am looking for information about how other acute hospitals are stocking seating equipment (most specifically w/c cushions) for patients not being seen by therapy. In our therapy department we have a supply of various cushions, specialized chairs/co

In a message dated 9/17/2003 8:48:57 AM Central Standard Time, [email]PTManager [/email] writes: > Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2003 14:30:29 -0500 > > Subject: wound care > > I have a question for those of you who do a lot of woundcare, and are happy > wit

Folks, can someone give me the URL of the web site where I can check the the medicare recipients remaining cap amount ($1590/-) in their individual account for out patient PT services? We use TrailBlazers as our intermediary. I really appreciate yo

Hi Tom, I think the critical question is.. Is the patient homebound? All the other actions will depend on this answer. I would suggest calling the home health agency and discussing the case. Start by talking to the director of clinical services, no

In a message dated 11/26/2003 5:52:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, platzpt@... writes: For those of us who are APTA members, I would suggest a contribution to PT-PAC. There's still a great deal of legislative work that needs to be completed.

On the patient's first day we give them the information about the cap and a projection of time they will be in our clinic. We also give them a letter that we have written to our area Senators and Representatives so they can sign and mail with their

What are the options working with a Physician either MD, or Chiropractic, for billing for the Physical Therapy work done by a Physical Therapist. Partnership Corporation Employee Actual Employee Through the Physician TAX ID Steve Marcum PT Kentucky

I am finding that what is legal is in the eyes of the Attorneys that tell Administrators, etc what they want to hear. Therefore, when a company tries to follow the rules they just jump to another company that is not and the attorney says " yes this

one more question - what kind of medication is used and is this something that can be billed for separately??? thanks again In a message dated 11/24/2003 9:23:31 AM Eastern Standard Time, Betty12177 writes: > what is the correct code for this pro

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