One thing is certain about Medicare, you are going to have questions. This area is designed to give you brief, direct answers to your most commonly asked questions. For those of you wanting more detailed explanations, I have designed topic specific webinars on these subjects. There is a link to the webinar at the end of each answer.
Compliance
Contraindications to adjusting
Date of Initial Treatment
Denials
Diagnosis
Documentation requirements
EOB Codes
How to respond to a request for records
Maintenance Care
Medical Necessity
Modifiers
Opting Out of Medicare
P.A.R.T.
Participating vs. non-participating
Reviews
Signature requirements
Telephone Reopenings
Treatment Plans
What is the OIG looking for
What to do when the OIG comes
X-Rays