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Cash-Based Payment and Medicare Services: No Exceptions to the Rules

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Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Among physical therapists pursing cash-based practice models, questions often arise about possible exceptions to the laws that require PTs who treat Medicare beneficiaries to (1) be enrolled in the Medicare program, (2) submit claims for covered services to Medicare, and (3) bill for appropriate amounts determined by Medicare.

 

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Date: October 28, 2020
Contact:  practice@apta.org
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