Course Description:

This course will teach participants the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and the use of modifier 59 as they apply to outpatient therapy services. The course will thoroughly explain the Medicare “8-minute rule” and definition of “substantial” per the American Medicare Association for time-based CPT codes. Finally, the course will provide billing scenarios that will teach physical and occupational therapists, physical therapist assistants, and occupational therapy assistants to bill correctly based on the interventions provided and the amount of time each intervention was provided.