Guest guest Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 It is my understanding that the 700 and 701 forms are not mandatory even if Medicare is primary. We do not use them at our center. The following is an excerpt from the CMS Therapy Guide released October 2006: 5.2 Documentation General Guidelines In order to make an informed medical review decision, medical reviewers need the pertinent medical record data elements for all physical, occupational and speech-language pathology therapy services selected for intensive review. The medical information supporting a billed service must be specific. • Documentation may be submitted in any format as long as all of the necessary information is captured. Medical record documentation starts on page 17 of this guide which can be downloaded from the CMS website. McBride, PTA, BS Ben wrote: > > Does anyone use the HCFA 700, including obtaining MD signatures, for > patients when medicare is the secondary? Is this required? > > Marino, PT > Marietta GA > My understanding is that HCFA 700 and 701 are required even if medicare is secondary. These are what Medicare uses as autherization so without this medicare will not cover. Ben , DPT Boise, ID --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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