Course Objectives

1.0 CEU PT/OT/ST

  • Understand Medicare Coverage Guidelines and the difference between National and Local Coverage Determinations (NCDs and LCDs).

  • Recognize the difference between payment and coverage and the inter-relationship between the two.

  • Learn about Business Tax Receipts, what they are and how to obtain one for your business.

  • Define the terms: Therapy Cap, -KX Modifier, Therapy Threshold. Additional Development Request (ADR) and Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE).

  • Understand the importance of documentation in meeting coverage criteria and, therefore, receiving payment.

  • Know the most common errors identified in documentation and how to avoid them.

  • Have a process of best practice to respond to ADRs or TPEs.

CEU-Accredited Learning

1.0 CEUs

    1. Welcome

    2. Course Descriptor

    3. Really Useful Links & Downloads

    1. Payment Terms

    2. Understanding Medicare Coverage

    3. CERT Errors

    1. Survey

    2. Take the Quiz

About this course

  • Free
  • 8 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Is the course accredited?

    Yes! This is part of the 3 Hour Modular Course, "Maintenance Therapy. A BluePrint for Success" which is approved/registered in 8 States and accepted in 17 States. A Modular Course means that you can take a portion of the course and still earn credit.

  • Is the course approved in my State?

    We hope so! We add states based on member request and are approved, registered or accepted in the following States: AL, AZ, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, ND, OH (OT only), PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VT, VI, WY.

  • What if my state isn't listed?

    It DOES NOT mean that in the remaining states, our courses will not count toward your CEUs - it just means that the process may need to be manual (self-reported). Ask your ITA team if you have questions and we will check the process for you.

  • Do you submit to CE Broker?

    Of course we do! :-) Courses are uploaded within 24 hours. If you don't see your course in this timeframe, give us a call.

  • How Do I Access My Certificate?

    You will have instant access to your Certificate through your classroom to download, print or just show off what you have accomplished!