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Physical Therapy Continuing Education Live Seminars

Webinar on Implementing a Physical Therapy Bonus Plan

April 3, 2017
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PT Management Support Systems is conducting a webinar on developing and implementing a bonus plan for physical and occupational therapists on Wednesday April 19 from noon-1 pm EST. To register, go to PTM Webinars.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (PRWEB) MARCH 31, 2017

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Problem with CCI Edits and New PT/OT Evaluation Codes

February 2, 2017
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We have been made aware that there is an issue with the NCCI edits related to the new therapy evaluation codes. If the code pairs below are billed on the same day, the code edits will generate an error indicating that these codes cannot be charged on the […]

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PT Management Support Systems To Help South Carolina Orthopaedic Association Members Start Physical Therapy Services

January 30, 2017
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PT Management Support is conducting a webinar aimed at helping SCOA members start successful physical therapy practices

After years of legislative efforts and litigation, South Carolina orthopaedic surgery groups are finally able to provide physical therapy services to their patients. PT Management Support, which helps orthopaedic […]

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Physical Therapy Continuing Education Live Seminars

Webinar on Outpatient Physical and Hand Therapy Productivity/Financial Benchmarking

January 16, 2017
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PT Management Support Systems is sponsoring a webinar on productivity and financial benchmarking for outpatient physical and hand therapy practices on Thursday February 2 from noon-1 pm EST. To register, go to PTM Webinars.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA JANUARY 08, 2017
This webinar is intended to allow attendees to […]

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Questions & Answers on the New Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Evaluation Codes

December 26, 2016
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QUESTION: What are the new physical therapy evaluation codes?

ANSWER: 97161 for a low complexity initial evaluation, 97162 for a moderate complexity initial evaluation, 97163 for a high complexity initial evaluation and 97164 for a re-evaluation.

QUESTION: What are the new […]

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Dr. Tom Price-HHS Secretary

December 5, 2016
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Dr. Tom Price, who is an orthopaedic surgeon and Republican member of the U. S. House of Representatives, has been nominated to head the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) which includes CMS.

If confirmed, Dr. Price will be the first orthopaedic surgeon to head HHS and […]

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WEBINAR: NEW PT/OT EVALUATION CODES: MAKING AND DOCUMENTING YOUR CHOICES

November 16, 2016
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Therapists will be required to start using new initial evaluation and re-evaluation codes on January 1, 2017.  This webinar will provide you with the fundamental information you need to start using these new codes, including:

A detailed explanation of the three new initial evaluation codes for PT […]

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Physical Therapy Continuing Education Live Seminars

Webinar on New PT/OT Evaluation Codes: Making and Documenting Your Choices

November 14, 2016
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PHOENIX, Ariz., November 14, 2016 – PT Management Support Systems (PTM), which provides physical and hand therapy consulting and management services to physician groups on a nationwide basis, is conducting webinars on the new physical and occupational therapy evaluation and re-evaluation codes on both Tuesday, December […]

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Use of 97112 for a Non-Neuro Diagnosis

October 26, 2016
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Lately, there have been some concerns about potential denials for using neuromuscular reeducation (97112) for a non-neuro dx.

Some payers are looking for a neuro diagnosis when 97112 is charged because it makes the connection simple. If you use 97112 for treating a […]

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Studies Undercut the APTA’s Position Against Physician-Owned Physical Therapy

September 26, 2016
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Phoenix, AZ – September 26, 2016 – Cary Edgar, President of PT Management Support Systems, and Michael Baer, a PT Supervisor at Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery, authored an article in AAOS Now, a publication of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, analyzing recently-published studies that refute the […]

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