On October 1 significant changes will occur
regarding the Medicare therapy cap exceptions process that will impact physical
therapists (PTs) and their patients. In order to help make the transition as
smooth as possible, APTA has developed a Medicare Therapy Cap Resources webpage. This webpage compiles relevant
information available from APTA and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS) in 1 place. The resource page includes:
- a frequently-asked-questions sheet, a
webinar that reviews the new exceptions process, and a podcast on the therapy
cap
- links to Medicare
Administrative Contractor websites where information on manual medical
review is posted
- manual medical review complaint form
- CMS resources, including a fact sheet,
a frequently- asked-questions sheet, open door forum transcript and
transmittals
- information for Medicare beneficiaries
- medical necessity and documentation
resources
- advocacy information
Share this information and new resource with
your colleagues and staff.
E-mail questions to advocacy@apta.org.
Questions regarding the therapy cap also can be e-mailed directly to CMS at therapycapreview@cms.hhs.gov.
Thank you for the APTA Medicare letter. It is very informative for our patients. Our organization was wondering whether you have this information in a Spanish version for those patient who do not speak/read English. Appreciate your assistance.
Christine Schulte
Director Outpatient Services
Cleveland Clinic
Posted by Christine Schulte
on 10/1/2012 3:58 PM