by Jody Swearingen DPT, OCS, STC, COMT, CHP | Sep 11, 2026 | Outpatient Therapy Compliance, Physical Therapy Direct Access, Physical Therapy HIPAA Compliance, Physical Therapy HR, Uncategorized
This article concludes our four-part series on managing medical record requests in outpatient therapy clinics. In previous installments on the BCMS Blog, we explored requests from attorneys, disclosures supported by “satisfactory assurances,” and the key...
by Mary Daulong PT, CHC, CHP | Jul 8, 2022 | Outpatient Therapy Compliance, Physical Therapy HR
Understanding how to properly use the Medicare Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) is critically important because it has financial, fraud, and abuse consequences. Using it correctly could permit providers to collect monies legally that may otherwise have been left on...
by Mary Daulong PT, CHC, CHP | Oct 8, 2021 | Outpatient Therapy Compliance, Physical Therapy HR
By Mary R. Daulong, PT, CHC, CHP Question: Re-evaluation Documentation Where do I locate the required content of the Re-evaluation CPT code 97164? Answer: There are two references you should use to assist you in your re-evaluation documentation and rationale for...
by David Harris | Jan 18, 2021 | Outpatient Therapy Compliance, Physical Therapy HR
Question: Does the telecommunication waiver for off-site (virtual) supervision of assistants apply to physical and occupational therapy private practices? Answer: Yes, virtual supervision of PTAs and OTAs absolutely applies to both physical and occupational therapy...
by Alicia Mahoney, President | Mar 26, 2020 | Physical Therapy HR
We know it has been challenging to navigate all the staffing and HR related decisions for physical therapy owners during the COVID-19 pandemic. The information below is designed to explain options and enhance your decision-making process. The data is current as of...
by Mary Daulong PT, CHC, CHP | Feb 10, 2020 | Outpatient Therapy Compliance, Physical Therapy HR
Q: Can Physical Therapist Assistant be classified as exempt employees? A: No, based on just a clinical position description. Physical Therapist Assistants, without additional job duties, usually do not meet the job criteria to qualify for exempt status as defined by...
