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Total Billable Units In order to seek reimbursement for a unit of service for a constant attendance modality or a therapeutic procedure, the provider must spend at least eight minutes (just past the halfway point of 15 minutes) providing that service to the patient. According to CMS (Medicare) guidelines[1], if the service is performed for…

Timed Coding Rules CMS and the AMA have developed guidelines concerning timed treatment codes. There is often confusion around timed coding rules because the AMA Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding guidelines and descriptions include the language, “each 15 minutes.” Several years ago, CMS clarified a process known as the “8-minute Timed Coding Rule.” Only recently…

It can be a challenge to navigate the world of timed codes. The first step is to have a solid understanding of the different types of procedure codes such as supervised modalities, constant attendance modalities and therapeutic procedures. This tutorial provides a nice simple breakdown of each of the levels of service.

Providers and their assistants have a great deal of responsibility in preserving a safe environment for patients by acknowledging the safety risks for certain types of therapy. This  Support Tool is designed to assist in recognizing and memorizing common therapy and modality contraindications. This tool will be invaluable as you learn to document the medical…

Download Support Tool In the world of CPT coding, there are many unfamiliar words and terms to learn. As a provider, you may not need to know as much as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), but you should be familiar with the codes used in your office. This tool is an excellent resource to use…