Optimal Billing Solutions

PT's help to advocate the value of continued telehealth services even after COVID-19 pandemic ends. See APTA article below. https://www.apta.org//telehealth-practi/billing-and-coding

" The PTA/OTA modifier is coming but with some changes that make it somewhat better than what was originally proposed. " https://www.mwtherapy.com//2020-medicare-final-rule-rele/

PT's are you prepared for post payment audits to resume? See article from Nancy Beckley. Accurate documentation to justify the codes billed and proof of medical necessity is imperative! Call OBS 844-891-7564 if you have questions. https://nancybeckley.com/cms-resumes-therapy-audits/

"CMS REINSTATES EDITS EFFECTIVE 10-1-20" See this webpt article for helpful hints on which code pairings may be eligible for the modifier 59. https://www.webpt.com//breaking-news-cms-reinstates-previ/

ATTENTION CA Physical Therapy Providers! Please see the information below regarding the guidelines that AIM will use to determine authorization of physical therapy outpatient visits. NEW effective date 12-1-20. https://aimspecialtyhealth.com//AIM_Guidelines_Rehab_OT-PT

When is Aquatic Therapy Medically Necessary? If you are pondering whether or not to include Aquatic PT in your treatment programs please read this article. It will help to clarify some questions that you as a PT may have.

HELLLOOOOOO MONDAY!!!!! . If you need help starting every Monday off on the right foot, call OBS! We can help with your medical billing needs! 844-891-7564

Physical Therapy Providers, CMS is reinstating the "coding edits" that were previously deleted back in April with no apparent recourse for PTs!! Please read the article below for a full list of the code pairings that require the "edits". https://www.apta.org//2/09/02/ncci-coding-announcement-cms

Physical Therapy clinic owners, LET GO of the idea that you have to do it all on your own! OBS is here to help! We will handle the billing side of your business with expertise and care, so that YOU can focus on your clinic and your patients! If you have any questions feel free to give us a call 844-891-7564.

Physical therapists help #fightthecut! If you don't know how read below. https://www.apta.org///17/video-efforts-to-fight-the-9-cut

PT's #fightthecut!!!!!! https://www.apta.org//issu/medicare-physician-fee-schedule

Physical therapy providers, did you know that CMS is proposing 7%-9% cuts for physical therapy among other professions?The cut would be effective January 1, 2021 unless you fight back! Contact your congress members and let them know why this is not acceptable. https://www.apta.org//therapy-associations-call-stop-medic

Help fight the cuts!!!!!!! https://www.aptqi.com//uploads/2020/01/APTQI_Downstream_B2