Most physical therapists have a passion to treat patients, but they also need the requisite skill set to successfully navigate the world of physical therapy CPT Codes. Whether you operate your own private practice, or you are working in a multi-therapist clinic, you will need to understand these codes, as
For therapists, coding can be complicated. And it gets even more complicated when modifiers enter the picture. Modifiers are tricky things. Used wisely, they can help maximize your revenue. But used erroneously, they can wreak havoc in the form of claim denials and penalties. And if there’s one modifier that
In physical therapy the primary concern is treating the patient, and rightly so. But while it may not be the most important aspect of the job, getting paid should come at a very close second since it’s the only way by which a practice can continue. Getting paid however means
Yes, we know that ICD-10 is finally a reality, but by now coders should be starting to get into the groove. We (coders) have – hopefully at this point – learned to code diagnoses with ICD-10-CM, have gotten used to the root operations in ICD-10-PCS, and have been putting our
Back around the end of September, I read an article on the Wall Street Journal website, and it came to mind again the other day. It was very informative – and I thought it was worth mentioning in our blog. Doctors, insurers and hospitals prepared themselves for business disruptions on
The other day when I was looking around online I found a really great infographic from Medical Billers and Coders that I want to share with you. Since ICD-10 is just around the corner it is important for practices to be prepared, and this is a great checklist to help
