Therapy providers whose Medicare claims are processed by Palmetto may
see some strange denials of 97140 from June 18-July 5, 2015 with explanation code 50 for lack of medical necessity. These denials were due to a […]
When can we begin billing ICD-10 codes? You cannot file claims with ICD-10 […]
Article. Cai C, Kong PW. Low Back and Lower-Limb muscle performance in male and female recreational runners […]
While these devices can provide a convenient and efficient means of delivering […]
Article. Shultz R., et al. Unstable Surface Improves Quadriceps: Hamstrings Co-Contraction for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention Strategies. Sports […]
Many orthopaedic groups are under the incorrect assumption that their physical and occupational therapists cannot accept referrals from outside physicians or that there is a limit on the percentage of patients that can come from outside referrals.
Your PT/OT clinic can accept referrals, including referrals of Medicare […]
Article: Roach SM, et al. Passive hip ROM is reduced in active subjects with chronic low back […]
Therapists are required to issue an ABN to Medicare patients prior to providing therapy that is not medically necessary.
For […]
Article. Duzgun, I., et al. Effects of slow and accelerated rehabilitation protocols on range of motion after arthroscopic rotator […]
As you can read in more detail in the summaries below, although there is continued talk of a permanent SGR fix, most […]
