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Course #1097
CMS Documentation Guidelines: The Who, What and Why

Registration Fee:  This course is included in your $99 annual Professional Subscription.

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CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 3: Professional Issues - Legal & Legislative,Regulatory & Reimbursement Issues; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

Course Abstract

This presentation will address Medicare guidelines as they pertain to therapy documentation in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). Topics covered will include conditions of coverage, certification of services, documentation requirements and the Medicare appeals process.

Course Learning Outcomes Preview Exam

  • After completing this course, the participant will be able to define the importance clinical documentation.
  • After completing this course, the participant will be able to identify the conditions of coverage for therapy services.
  • After completing this course, the participant will be able to identify what constitutes reasonable and necessary therapy services.
  • After completing this course, the participant will be able to identify the stages of the Medicare appeals process.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-5 Minutes Introduction and Overview
5-55 Minutes Course Presentation
55-60 Minutes Closing Remarks

Course Information

This is an audio recording of a live session.

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Course Presenter

rex crosby

Rex Crosby, OTR/L

Rex A. Crosby, OTR/L, has many years of experience as an Occupational Therapist in a variety of settings including Inpatient Rehab, Acute Care and Outpatient Neuro and Pediatric Rehabilitation.  Rex also has extensive SNF experience as a clinical OT and Therapy Program Manager.  Currently he is the Vice President of Continuous Quality Improvement for Encore Rehabilitation Services.   Rex has presented at state conferences on topics including Recovery Audit Contractors, Census Development, Maximizing Reimbursement Through Therapy, and Clinical Documentation. 

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 3: Professional Issues - Legal & Legislative,Regulatory & Reimbursement Issues; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner
Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.
Please note: CEU tests must be passed within 30 days of the event.
To participate in the course, complete the CEU exam and earn continuing education credit, you must be a Professional Subscriber.
American Occupational Therapy Association




OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved CE provider by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This course is offered for 0.1 CEUs. Courses approved by AOTA are accepted by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certificate Renewal program. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
National Board for Certification in Occupational TherapyOccupationalTherapy.com is a NBCOT Professional Development Provider. This course is offered for 1.25 NBCOT PDUs.

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