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Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Mastering Physical Therapy Coding

New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms

Episode 66 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Mastering Physical Therapy Coding

1. Everything starts with the PT evaluation

2. Know the difference between time-based PT codes and service-based PT codes

3. Understand the 8-minute rule

4. Pay close attention to units for each CPT Code

5. Direct patient contact is required for one-on-one services

6. Be mindful of PT supervision requirements

7. Leverage technology with built-in PT billing calculations

8. Take note of the TelePT rule changes and expansion during the PHE

9. Verify payer policies on PT

10. Routine audits and education are a non-negotiable

New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms

Episode 65 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Medical Scribe Compliance

1. Understand the Medical Scribe’s role

2. Medical Scribes are not required to be licensed

3. Know the Joint Commission standards

4. Medical Scribes are not exclusive to Doctors

5. Medical Scribes do not require an employment relationship with the Practitioner

6. Medical Scribes require training and must comply with the same regulatory requirements as other personnel

7. Strong Attestations are key for compliance

8. Medical Scribes are not qualified to function as Medical Coders

9. You cannot bill separately for the Scribe’s time

10. Oversight and auditing protocols are crucial for compliance

New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms

Episode 64 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Effectively Managing Down

1. Get to know every member of your team

2. Set clear expectations and deadlines

3. Create an environment that enables growth

4. Give credit where credit is due

5. Encourage autonomy

6. Establish a consistent feedback loop

7. Make yourself accessible and available to your team

8. Leaders should speak last

9. Communicate the vision

10. The best Leaders serve others