Alpha Coding Podcast
Alpha Coding Podcast
Toni Elhoms
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Mastering Physical Therapy Coding
20 minutes Posted Apr 5, 2021 at 8:00 am.
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!

Episode 66 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Mastering Physical Therapy Coding

1. Everything starts with the PT evaluation

2. Know the difference between time-based PT codes and service-based PT codes

3. Understand the 8-minute rule

4. Pay close attention to units for each CPT Code

5. Direct patient contact is required for one-on-one services

6. Be mindful of PT supervision requirements

7. Leverage technology with built-in PT billing calculations

8. Take note of the TelePT rule changes and expansion during the PHE

9. Verify payer policies on PT

10. Routine audits and education are a non-negotiable

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