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1/3/17 1 Coding & Billing for Physical Therapy Services: Part 2 CCI Edits & Billing Rick Gawenda, PT President Gawenda Seminars & ConsulHng, Inc CSM 2017 February 16, 2017 Learning ObjecHves IdenHfy when modifier 59 is required on a CPT code and which CPT code to append the modifier 59 to on the claim form Recite how one discipline’s billing may cause another discipline’s billing to require modifier 59 Compare the difference between Medicare's '8 minute rule" and definiHon of substanHal of Hme based CPT codes for private insurance carriers Be able to bill correctly to an insurance carrier based on services provided, amount of Hme spent on each intervenHon, and complexity of evaluaHon Property of Gawenda Seminars & ConsulHng, Inc. All Rights Reserved! 2 NaHonal Correct Coding IniHaHves (NCCI) Implemented to combat abusive and fraudulent billing pracHces IniHated in 1996 in private pracHce Expanded to hospital outpaHent departments in August 2000 Expanded to Rehab Agencies (ORF), SNF Part B, CORF’s, and Home Health Agencies under Part B on January 1, 2006 Current version is 23.0 for private pracHce and physician owned therapy clinics and 23.0 for all other sedngs 3 Property of Gawenda Seminars & ConsulHng, Inc. All Rights Reserved!

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Coding  &  Billing  for  Physical  Therapy  Services:  Part  2  

CCI  Edits  &  Billing  

Rick  Gawenda,  PT  President  

Gawenda  Seminars  &  ConsulHng,  Inc  CSM  2017  

February  16,  2017    

Learning  ObjecHves  •  IdenHfy  when  modifier  59  is  required  on  a  CPT  code  and  which  CPT  code  to  append  the  modifier  59  to  on  the  claim  form  

•  Recite  how  one  discipline’s  billing  may  cause  another  discipline’s  billing  to  require  modifier  59  

•  Compare  the  difference  between  Medicare's  '8-­‐minute  rule"  and  definiHon  of  substanHal  of  Hme-­‐based  CPT  codes  for  private  insurance  carriers  

•  Be  able  to  bill  correctly  to  an  insurance  carrier  based  on  services  provided,  amount  of  Hme  spent  on  each  intervenHon,  and  complexity  of  evaluaHon    

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NaHonal  Correct  Coding  IniHaHves  (NCCI)  •  Implemented  to  combat  abusive  and  fraudulent  billing  pracHces  

•  IniHated  in  1996  in  private  pracHce  •  Expanded  to  hospital  outpaHent  departments  in  August  2000  

•  Expanded  to  Rehab  Agencies  (ORF),  SNF  Part  B,  CORF’s,  and  Home  Health  Agencies  under  Part  B  on  January  1,  2006  

•  Current  version  is  23.0  for  private  pracHce  and  physician  owned  therapy  clinics  and  23.0  for  all  other  sedngs  

 

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NCCI  Edits  -­‐  Medicare  •  In  certain  circumstances,  specific  CCI  edits  will  be  bypassed  if  required  modifier  is  present  &  documentaHon  supports  the  use  of  modifier-­‐59  and  the  medical  necessity  of  Tx  

•  Applies  to  Medicare  outpaHent  therapy  services  reimbursed  under  the  MPFS  (Part  B)  

•  CCI  edits  also  apply  to  criHcal  access  hospitals  who  are  paid  on  a  cost-­‐raHo  basis  

•  Use  of  the  CCI  Edits  for  non-­‐Medicare  payers  varies  by  the  payer  and  the  State  

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NCCI  Edits  –  Non-­‐  Medicare  How  Do  You  Know  

•  Read  remikance  advice’s/explanaHon  of  benefits  and  work  with  paHent  accounHng  

•  Look  for  the  following  rejecHon  reasons:  ●  This  code  is  considered  a  component  of  a  more  comprehensive  code  on  the  claim  and  is  not  separately  reimbursed  

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Modifier  -­‐  59  •  DisHnct  Procedural  Service  •  Indicates  that  a  procedure  or  service  was  disHnct  or  independent  from  other  services  performed  on  the  same  day  

•  Used  to  idenHfy  procedures/services  that  are  not  normally  reported  together,  but  are  appropriate  under  the  circumstances  

•  DocumentaHon  must  support  use  of  modifier  –  59  in  that  the  procedures/services  were  provided  at  separate  and  disHnct  Hmes,  were  medically  necessary  and  required  the  skills  of  a  therapist  or  therapist  assistant  under  the  supervision  of  a  therapist  

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Modifier-­‐59  DocumentaHon  Example  

•  9:03AM-­‐9:23AM,  cervical  mechanical  tracHon  (document  parameters),  9:27AM-­‐9:41AM,  manual  therapy  of  (document  what  was  provided)    

•  Cervical  mechanical  tracHon  followed  by  manual  therapy  of  (document  what  was  provided,  including  parameters  for  each  intervenHon)  

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Modifier-­‐59  DocumentaHon  Example  

•  9:03AM-­‐9:23AM,  therapeuHc  acHviHes  working  on  supine  to  sit  bed  mobility  and  sit  to  stand  transfers,  9:27AM-­‐9:41AM,  gait  training  with  focus  on  weight  shiming,  stride  length  and  heel-­‐to-­‐toe  gait  pakern    

•  TherapeuHc  acHviHes  of  bed  mobility  and  transfer  training  followed  by  gait  training  with  focus  on  weight  shiming,  stride  length  and  heel-­‐to-­‐toe  gait  pakern  (document  what  was  provided)  

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Column  1/Column  2  Codes  •  Codes  in  which  one  of  the  codes  is  considered  a  component  of  a  more  comprehensive  code  on  the  bill    

•  Group  Therapy  (97150)  and  TherapeuHc  Exercise  (97110)  or  Neuromuscular  Re-­‐educaHon  (97112)  

•  Manual  Therapy  (97140)  and  TherapeuHc  AcHviHes  (97530)  or  Paraffin  Bath  (97018)  

•  Mechanical  TracHon  (97012)  and  Manual  Therapy  (97140)  

•  TherapeuHc  AcHviHes  (97530)  and  Gait  Training  (97116)  •  Canalith  ReposiHoning  (95992)  and  TherapeuHc  Exercise  (97110),  Neuromuscular  Re-­‐educaHon  (97112),  Manual  Therapy  (97140),  and/or  TherapeuHc  AcHviHes  (97530)  

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Column  1/Column  2  Codes  (cont)  •  AquaHc  Therapy  (97113)  and  TherapeuHc  Exercise  (97110)  

•  OrthoHc  Management  and  Training  (97760)  and  TherapeuHc  Exercise  (97110),  Neuromuscular  Re-­‐educaHon  (97112),  Gait  Training  (97116)  and  Manual  Therapy  (97140)  

•  ProstheHc  Training  (97661)  and  TherapeuHc  Exercise  (97110),  Neuromuscular  Re-­‐educaHon  (97112),  Gait  Training  (97116),  Manual  Therapy  (97140),  OrthoHc  Management  and  Training  (97760)  and  Checkout  for  OrthoHc/ProstheHc  Use  (97762)  

•  Any  intervenHon  and  PT  Re-­‐evaluaHon  (97164)  or            OT  Re-­‐evaluaHon  (97168)  

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CCI  Edit  Examples  Column  1   Column  2  

97012  –  Mechanical  TracHon   97018y;  97140y;  97164y;  97168y  

97140  –  Manual  Therapy   97018y;  97164y;  97168y;  97530y;  97750y  

97150  –  Group  Therapy   97110y;  97112y;  97113y;  97116y;  97124y;  97140y;  97164y;  97168y;  97530y;  97532y;  97533y;  97535y;  97537y;  97542y;  97760y;  97761y    

97530  –  TherapeuHc  AcHviHes   97113y;  97116y  97164y;  97168y;  97532y;  97533y;  97535y;  97537y;  97542y;  97750y    

97750  –  Physical  Performance  Test   95831n;  95832n;  95833n;  95834n;  95851n;  95852n;  97150n      

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CCI  Edits  •  Are  applicable  to  one  specific  discipline  of  therapy  billing  different  procedures  on  the  same  day  that  require  modifier-­‐59  and    

•  Are  applicable  when  mul,ple  disciplines  of  therapy  under  the  same  provider  number  occur  to  the  same  beneficiary  on  the  same  day  (i.e.  PaHent  receiving  any  combinaHon  of  PT,  OT,  and  SLP  on  the  same  day  within  the  same  organizaHon  and  all  services  are  billed  on  the  same  claim  form.  This  occurs  in  SNF’s,  hospitals,  CORF’s,  rehab  agencies,  home  health  agencies  providing  Part  B  therapy,  and  physician  owned  clinics  billing  incident-­‐to-­‐physician).  

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CCI  Edit  Example  •  Pt  receives  27  minutes  of  SLP  treatment  (92507)  and  32  minutes  treatment  of  swallowing  dysfuncHon  (92526)  on  02/08/17  

•  Pt  receives  28  minutes  of  therapeuHc  exercise  (97110)  and  16  minutes  of  gait  training  (97116)  in  PT  on  02/08/17  

•  Pt  receives  OT  consisHng  of  32  minutes  of  therapeuHc  acHviHes  (97530)  and  11  minutes  of  neuromuscular  re-­‐educaHon  (97112)  on  02/08/17  

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Modifiers    

•  GN  –  Services  delivered  under  an  outpaHent                      speech-­‐language  pathology  POC  

•  GO  –  Services  delivered  under  an  outpaHent                      occupaHonal  therapy  POC  

•  GP  –  Services  delivered  under  an  outpaHent                    physical  therapy  POC  

•  Required  since  July  1,  2004  and  must  be  on  each  CPT  code  on  the  claim  form  billed  to  your  Medicare  contractor  

•  StarHng  to  see  some  non-­‐Medicare  payors  uHlize  the  above  modifiers  such  as  UnitedHealthcare  and  some  state  Medicaid  programs  

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CCI  Edit  Example  •  By  discipline,  none  of  the  procedures  require  modifier-­‐59  to  be  reimbursed    

•  Since  this  paHent  was  seen  on  the  same  day  by  more  than  one  discipline  within  the  same  organizaHon,  need  to  check  between  all  disciplines  (cross-­‐check)  for  need  of  modifier  59      

•  CMS  billing  system  does  not  recognize  therapy  specific  modifiers  (GN,  GO,  GP)  for  the  purpose  of  CCI  edits  

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CCI  Edit  Example  •  In  previous  example,  would  need  to  append  modifier-­‐59  to  

97110,  97112,  97116,  and  97530    

•  DocumentaHon  would  need  to  support  that  the  services  were  performed  at  separate  and  disHnct  Hmes    

•  Not  appending  modifier-­‐59  in  this  example  would  cost  you  approximately  $140-­‐$165  in  lost  reimbursement    

•  i.e.  97110GP59  or  9753059GO  or  92507GN59    

•  No  specific  order  required  when  applying  mulHple  modifier’s  

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CCI  Edit  Examples  Column  1   Column  2  

92507  –  Speech  Therapy  Treatment   97110y;  97112y;  97150y;  97530y;  97532y;  97533y    

92526  –  Treatment  of  Swallowing  DysfuncHon   97110y;  97112y;  97150y;  97530y;  97532y    

97530  –  TherapeuHc  AcHviHes   97113y;  97116y  97164y;  97168y;  97532y;  97533y;  97535y;  97537y;  97542y;  97750y    

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CCI  Updates  •  Updated  quarterly  on  the  first  of  the  month  (Jan,  April,  July,  Oct)  

•  www.gawendaseminars.com  •  hkp://www.cms.gov/NaHonalCorrectCodInitEd/  •  Private  pracHce  and  physician  owned  therapy  clinics,  click  on  NCCI  Edits  –  Physicians.  All  other  sedngs,  click  on  NCCI  Edits  –  Hospital  

•  Superscript  0  means  code  is  not  separately  payable.  Superscript  1  means  code  is  separately  payable.    Superscript  9  means  edit  is  no  longer  applicable    

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“8  Minute  Rule”  Medicare  OutpaHent  

•  Applies  to  CPT  codes  Hmed  in  15-­‐minute  increments  only    

•  Applies  to  any  insurance  carrier  that  is  federally  funded  (TriCare,  Federal  BC,  Medicare,  Medicaid,  Managed  Medicare  and  Medicaid  plans)    

•  For  any  single  Hmed  CPT  code,  providers  bill  the  appropriate  number  of  units  based  on  the  Hme  intervals  outlined  2  slides  ahead      

•  If  more  than  one  15-­‐minute  Hmed  CPT  code  is  billed  on  a  calendar  day,  then  the  total  number  of  Hme-­‐based  units  that  can  be  billed  is  constrained  by  the  total  treatment  Hme  of  Hme-­‐based  intervenHons  by  that  discipline.  Do  not  count  minutes  of  service-­‐based  CPT  codes  

 

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“8  Minute  Rule”  Medicare  OutpaHent  

•  When  more  than  one  service  represented  by  15  minute  Hmed  codes  is  performed  in  a  single  day,  the  total  number  of  minutes  of  Hmed  service  determines  the  number  of  Hme-­‐based  units  billed    

•  If  any  15  minute  Hmed  service  that  is  performed  for  7  minutes  or  less  on  the  same  day  as  another  15  minute  Hmed  service  that  was  performed  for  7  minutes  or  less  and  the  total  Hme  of  the  2  is  8  minutes  or  greater,  then  bill  1  unit  for  the  service  performed  for  the  most  minutes  

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“8  Minute  Rule”  Medicare  OutpaHent  

≥      8    through  22  minutes                  1  unit  ≥  23    through  37  minutes                  2  units  ≥  38    through  52  minutes                  3  units  ≥  53    through  67  minutes                    4  units  ≥  68    through  82  minutes                    5  units  ≥  83    through  97  minutes                    6  units  ≥  98    through  112  minutes              7  units  ≥113  through  127  minutes              8  units  

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“8”  Minute  Reference  •  Medicare  Claims  Processing  Manual,  Chapter  5  –  Part  B  OutpaHent  RehabilitaHon  and  CORF  Services,  SecHon  20.2    

hkp://www.cms.gov/manuals/downloads/clm104c05.pdf    

•  Excellent  reference  for  Medicare’s  “8  minute  rule”  and  provides  5  case  scenario’s  with  what  was  provided  and  the  correct  billing  answer  with  the  raHonale  for  the  answer  

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Non-­‐Medicare  Insurances  “Each  15-­‐Minutes”  or  “Per  Hour  ”  

•  What  defines  “each  15  minutes”  or  “per  hour”?  •  What  is  considered  “substanHal”  of  a  Hme-­‐based  CPT  per  the  American  Medical  AssociaHon  (AMA)  to  bill  a  Hme-­‐based  CPT  code  to  an  insurance  carrier  who  does  not  follow  Medicare’s    “8-­‐minute  rule”?  

•  What  does  AMA  say  in  the  CPT  book  regarding  substanHal?  

•  Check  with  specific  insurance  carriers  and  be  able  to  defend  what  you  bill  for  with  raHonale    

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Post  Test  #1  Cervical  Strain  

•  16  Minutes        Joint  mobilizaHons  and  som                                                  Hssue  mobilizaHon    

•  21  Minutes        Range  of  moHon  and  strengthening  ex’s    

•  20  Minutes        Unakended  E-­‐sHm  for  pain  reducHon    

•  15  Minutes        Cervical  mechanical  tracHon    

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Post  Test  #1  Answer  Cervical  Strain  

1  Unit  97012            Mechanical  tracHon    1  Unit  97014/G0283              Unakended  E-­‐sHm    1  Unit  97110            TherapeuHc  exercise    1  Unit  97140            Manual  therapy      

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Post  Test  #2  Wrist  Fracture  -­‐  Medicare  

•  10  Minutes      Unakended  electrical  sHmulaHon    

•  12  Minutes      Strengthening  and  acHve  –  assist                                                range  of  moHon  exercises    

•  6  Minutes          Manual  therapy  to  increase  ROM    

•  7  Minutes          FuncHonal  acHviHes  of  grasping                                                and  pinching  acHviHes    

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Post  Test  #2  Answer  Wrist  Fracture  

1  Unit  G0283            Unakended  electrical  sHmulaHon    1  Unit  97110            TherapeuHc  exercise    1  Unit  97530            TherapeuHc  acHviHes      

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Post  Test  #3  Shoulder  Joint  Impingement  

•  27  Minutes          Re-­‐evaluaHon    

•  12  Minutes          UBE  for  shoulder  warm-­‐up    

•  18  Minutes          Shoulder  strengthening  and                                                    ROM  exercises    

•  12  Minutes          Manual  therapy  techniques                                                    to  increase  AROM  

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Post  Test  #3  Answer  Shoulder  Joint  Impingement  

1  Unit  97002/97004            Re-­‐evaluaHon      1  Unit  97110            TherapeuHc  exercise    1  Unit  97140            Manual  therapy    

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Post  Test  #4  Shoulder  Rotator  Cuff  Repair  

•  25  Minutes                TherapeuHc  exercises  for                                                          strengthening  of  the  shoulder    

•  25  Minutes                Manual  therapy  techniques  to                                                          increase  shoulder  range  of                                                          moHon    

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Post  Test  #4  Answer  Shoulder  Rotator  Cuff  Repair  

•  If  Following  AMA  Billing  Guidelines,  bill:  2  units  97110  2  units  97140    

•  If  Following  “8-­‐Minute  Rule”,  bill:  2  units  97110  and  1  unit  97140                                                OR  1  unit  97110  and  2  units  97140    

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Post  Test  #5  L/E  Amputee  

•  15  Minutes      Strengthening  exercises  of  the  residual  limb    

•  25  Minutes      Gait  training  with  the  prosthesis  in                                                  place  with  focus  on  stride  length,                                                  weight  shiming,  and  symmetry  of  gait    

•  10  Minutes      ModificaHon  of  prostheHc  using  stump  socks    

   

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•  If  Following  AMA  Billing  Guidelines,  bill:  2  units  97116  2  units  97761    

•  If  Following  “8-­‐Minute  Rule”,  bill:  2  units  97116  and  1  unit  97761                                                OR  1  unit  97116  and  2  units  97761  

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Post  Test  #6  •  PaHent  is  a  36  year-­‐old  male  with  complaint  of  low  back  pain  that  began  2  weeks  ago;  however,  2  days  ago,  began  to  experience  radiaHng  pain  and  numbness  on  the  top  and  sole  of  his  right  foot.  Rates  his  back  pain  as  6/10.  PaHent  states  he  wakes  up  3-­‐4  Hmes  per  night  due  to  pain  

•  PMH/PSH:  Insignificant  •  MMT:  ankle  DF  4/5,  great  toe  DF  3+/5,  ankle  PF  4-­‐/5  

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Post  Test  #6  •  L4  and  L5  right  transverse  processes  more  posterior  than  lem        

•  Decreased  sensaHon  to  light  touch  and  pinprick  top  and  bokom  of  right  foot    

•  PaHent  exhibits  an  antalgic  gait  pakern  with  weight  bearing  on  right  L/E.  Exhibits  a  decreased  stance  Hme  right  L/E  compared  to  lem  L/E.  

•  Oswestry  score  is  44%.  PaHent  can  sit  or  stand  no  more  than  30  minutes.  He  can’t  lim  heavy  weights,  but  can  lim  and  carry  medium  weight  items.        

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History - PT Low Patient Pertinent History

A history with no personal factors (includes environmental factors) and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care

Personal Factors: •  None Co-morbidities (Impacting P of C) •  None

Moderate A history of present problem with 1-2 personal factors (includes environmental factors) and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care

High A history of present problem with 3 or more personal factors(includes environmental factors) and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care

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Examination - PT Low Examination

An examination of body system(s) using standardized tests and measures addressing 1-2 elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions

Body Functions 1.  Sensation and Pain 2.  Muscle Power

Body Structures 1.  Structure of trunk

Activities of Daily Living Limitations 1.  Mobility – walking 2.  Maintaining Body Position –

sleeping 3.  Carrying limitations

Oswestry Score – 44%

Moderate An examination of body systems using standardized tests and measures in addressing a total of 3 or more elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions

High An examination of body systems using standardized tests and measures addressing a total of 4 or more elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions

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Clinical Presentation - PT Low Clinical Presentation

 A  clinical  presentaHon  with  stable  and/or  uncomplicated  characterisHcs  

What do you think?

Moderate  An  evolving  clinical  presentaHon  with  changing  characterisHcs

High  A  clinical  presentaHon  with  unstable  and  unpredictable  characterisHcs

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Decision Making - PT Low Decision Making

 Clinical  decision  making  of  low  complexity  using  standardized  paHent  assessment  instrument  and/or  measurable  assessment  of  funcHonal  outcome  

What do you think?

Moderate  Clinical  decision  making  of  moderate  complexity  using  standardized  paHent  assessment  instrument  and/or  measurable  assessment  of  funcHonal  outcome  

High  Clinical  decision  making  of  high  complexity  using  standardized  paHent  assessment  instrument  and/or  measurable  assessment  of  funcHonal  outcome  Property  of  Gawenda  Seminars  &  

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Post  Test  #7  •  PaHent  is  a  51  year-­‐old  right  hand  dominant  female  with  a  diagnosis  of  right  carpal  tunnel  syndrome  

•  PaHent  works  as  an  administraHve  secretary  and  is  currently  off  of  work  due  to  her  condiHon  

•  PaHent  rates  her  wrist  pain  as  6/10  •  Dynamometer  tesHng  reveals  lem  grip  strength  59  lbs  and  right  grip  strength  38  lbs  

•  PMH/PSH:  Colles  fracture  right  wrist  6  months  ago          

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History - PT Low Patient Pertinent History

A history with no personal factors (includes environmental factors) and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care

Personal Factors: •  None Co-morbidities (Impacting P of C) •  Colles Fracture

Moderate A history of present problem with 1-2 personal factors (includes environmental factors) and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care

High A history of present problem with 3 or more personal factors(includes environmental factors) and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care

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Examination - PT Low Examination

An examination of body system(s) using standardized tests and measures addressing 1-2 elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions

Body Structures 1. Wrist joint and hand Body Functions 1.  Sensory Functions and Pain 2.  Muscle Power

Activities of Daily Living 1.  Self Care – Dressing 2.  Domestic Life – Meal Preparation

Moderate An examination of body systems using standardized tests and measures in addressing a total of 3 or more elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions

High An examination of body systems using standardized tests and measures addressing a total of 4 or more elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions

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Clinical Presentation - PT Low Clinical Presentation

 A  clinical  presentaHon  with  stable  and/or  uncomplicated  characterisHcs  

What do you think?

Moderate  An  evolving  clinical  presentaHon  with  changing  characterisHcs

High  A  clinical  presentaHon  with  unstable  and  unpredictable  characterisHcs

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Decision Making - PT Low Decision Making

 Clinical  decision  making  of  low  complexity  using  standardized  paHent  assessment  instrument  and/or  measurable  assessment  of  funcHonal  outcome  

What do you think?

Moderate  Clinical  decision  making  of  moderate  complexity  using  standardized  paHent  assessment  instrument  and/or  measurable  assessment  of  funcHonal  outcome  

High  Clinical  decision  making  of  high  complexity  using  standardized  paHent  assessment  instrument  and/or  measurable  assessment  of  funcHonal  outcome  Property  of  Gawenda  Seminars  &  

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Post  Test  #8  •  PaHent  is  a  78  year-­‐old  female  who  had  a  non-­‐traumaHc  brain  stem  infarcHon  9  weeks  ago.  

•  PaHent  spent  12  days  in  an  IRF  and  then  5  weeks  in  a  skilled  nursing  facility  and  now  presents  to  outpaHent  therapy  

•  Therapist  did  a  review  of  hospital  IRF  therapy  records  as  well  as  SNF  physician  and  therapy  records  and  documentaHon  

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Post  Test  #8  •  Personal  Factors:  5’3”  and  183  pounds.  Husband  passed  away  5  months  ago.  PaHent  lived  alone  prior  to  the  CVA  and  is  now  staying  with  her  53  year-­‐old  daughter  who  provides  assistance  to  her  mom.  PaHent  having  a  difficult  Hme  coping  with  death  of  her  husband.  She  was  going  to  a  support  group,  but  now  is  unable  to  akend.  PaHent  became  very  emoHonal  during  evaluaHon  (crying)          

•  PMH/PSH:  Type  1  insulin  dependent  diabetes,  legally  blind,  lem  knee  replacement  8  months  ago      

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Post  Test  #8  •  PaHent  presents  with  short-­‐term  memory  deficits  as  well  as  sustaining  akenHon  to  tasks  

•  PaHent  presents  with  muscle  weakness  right  U/E  and  right  L/E,  a  hemiplegic  gait  pakern,  and  propriocepHve  deficits  on  right  side  

•  PaHent  requires  minimal  PA  with  bed  mobility  and  transfers  and  ambulates  with  a  roller  walker  35-­‐50  feet  with  minimal  PA  and  verbal  guidance  for  sequencing      

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Post  Test  #8  •  PaHent  requires  minimal  PA  for  U/E  dressing,  moderate  PA  for  L/E  dressing  and  minimal  PA  for  bathing  and  toileHng  

•  Due  to  physical  and  cogniHve  deficits,  paHent  unable  to  perform  domesHc  acHviHes  of  household  chores  including  vacuuming,  dusHng  and  laundry  

•  Due  to  cogniHve  deficits  and  limitaHons  with  staying  focused,  physical  therapist  had  to  provide  moderate  verbal  guidance  and  assistance  to  the  in  order  for  the  paHent  to  complete  some  tasks  

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History - PT Low Patient Pertinent History

A history with no personal factors (includes environmental factors) and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care

Personal Factors: 1.  Husband passed away 5 months

ago 2.  Lives alone Co-morbidities (Impacting P of C) 1. Legally blind 2. Insulin dependent diabetes 3. Left TKA 8 months ago

Moderate A history of present problem with 1-2 personal factors (includes environmental factors) and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care

High A history of present problem with 3 or more personal factors(includes environmental factors) and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care

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Examination - PT Low Examination

An examination of body system(s) using standardized tests and measures addressing 1-2 elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions

Body Functions 1.  Mental functions 2.  Muscle Power 3.  Movement functions

Body Structures 1.  Structure of brain 2.  Structure of upper extremity 3.  Structure of lower extremity

Activities of Daily Living 1.  Dressing due to weakness, balance, and

proprioceptive deficits 2.  Bathing due to weakness, balance, and

proprioceptive deficits 3.  Toileting due to weakness, balance, and

proprioceptive deficits 4.  Functional mobility due to weakness, balance,

and proprioceptive deficits 5.  Bed mobility due to weakness, balance, and

proprioceptive deficits 6.  Transfers due to weakness, balance, and

proprioceptive deficits 7.  Domestic life activities due to weakness,

balance, cognitive and proprioceptive deficits

Moderate An examination of body systems using standardized tests and measures in addressing a total of 3 or more elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions

High An examination of body systems using standardized tests and measures addressing a total of 4 or more elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions

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Clinical Presentation - PT Low Clinical Presentation

 A  clinical  presentaHon  with  stable  and/or  uncomplicated  characterisHcs  

What do you think?

Moderate  An  evolving  clinical  presentaHon  with  changing  characterisHcs

High  A  clinical  presentaHon  with  unstable  and  unpredictable  characterisHcs

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Decision Making - PT Low Decision Making

 Clinical  decision  making  of  low  complexity  using  standardized  paHent  assessment  instrument  and/or  measurable  assessment  of  funcHonal  outcome  

What do you think?

Moderate  Clinical  decision  making  of  moderate  complexity  using  standardized  paHent  assessment  instrument  and/or  measurable  assessment  of  funcHonal  outcome  

High  Clinical  decision  making  of  high  complexity  using  standardized  paHent  assessment  instrument  and/or  measurable  assessment  of  funcHonal  outcome  Property  of  Gawenda  Seminars  &  

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Post  Test  #9  •  PaHent  is  a  7  year  old  female  referred  to  therapy  due  to  generalized  muscle  weakness,  difficulty  walking  and  recent  episodes  of  falls.  PaHent  was  diagnosed  with  cerebral  palsy  at  2.5  years  of  age  

•  PMH:  AkenHon  Deficit  HyperacHvity  Disorder  (ADHD)  

•  Social  Factors:  Moodiness      

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Post  Test  #9  •  Muscle  Tone:  PaHent  presents  with  dystonia  bilateral  L/E’s  and  L/E  weakness.    

•  Gait:  PaHent  presents  with  an  in-­‐toeing  and  waddling  gait  pakern  while  using  a  roller  walker.  PaHent  requires  moderate  assistance  during  gait  to  prevent  her  from  falling.      

•  Coordina,on:  During  evaluaHon,  paHent  presented  with  dyskineHc  movements  that  impacted  her  balance  when  assessing  her  gait    

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Post  Test  #9  •  Si<ng  Balance:  PaHent  unable  to  sit  independently  without  bilateral  hand  support    

•  Self  Care:  PaHent  requires  assistance  with  bathing,  toileHng,  and  dressing  due  to  muscle  weakness  and  balance  deficits      

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History - PT Low Patient Pertinent History

A history with no personal factors (includes environmental factors) and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care

Personal Factors: •  Moodiness Co-morbidities (Impacting P of C) •  ADHD

Moderate A history of present problem with 1-2 personal factors (includes environmental factors) and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care

High A history of present problem with 3 or more personal factors(includes environmental factors) and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care

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Examination - PT Low Patient Pertinent History

An examination of body system(s) using standardized tests and measures addressing 1-2 elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions

Body Structures 1.  Structure of Lower Extremity Body Functions 1.  Muscle weakness 2.  Control of voluntary movement

functions

Activity Limitations 1.  Self Care – Dressing 2.  Self Care – Washing L/E’s 3.  Self Care - Toileting 4.  Mobility – Walking 5.  Changing and Maintaining Body

Position - Sitting

Moderate An examination of body systems using standardized tests and measures in addressing a total of 3 or more elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions

High An examination of body systems using standardized tests and measures addressing a total of 4 or more elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions

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Clinical Presentation - PT Low Patient Pertinent History

 A  clinical  presentaHon  with  stable  and/or  uncomplicated  characterisHcs  

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Moderate  An  evolving  clinical  presentaHon  with  changing  characterisHcs

High  A  clinical  presentaHon  with  unstable  and  unpredictable  characterisHcs

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Decision Making - PT Low Patient Pertinent History

 Clinical  decision  making  of  low  complexity  using  standardized  paHent  assessment  instrument  and/or  measurable  assessment  of  funcHonal  outcome  

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Moderate  Clinical  decision  making  of  moderate  complexity  using  standardized  paHent  assessment  instrument  and/or  measurable  assessment  of  funcHonal  outcome  

High  Clinical  decision  making  of  high  complexity  using  standardized  paHent  assessment  instrument  and/or  measurable  assessment  of  funcHonal  outcome  Property  of  Gawenda  Seminars  &  

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Post  Test  #10  •  PaHent  is  a  78  year-­‐old  male  who  had  a  right  TKA  1  week  ago.  PaHent  is  5’10”  and  weighs  245  lbs.  PaHent  resides  at  home  alone;  however,  his  son  is  staying  with  him  for  a  few  weeks.  Son  works  during  the  day.  PaHent  has  3  steps  into  the  house  with  one  handrail.  PaHent  is  WBAT  L  L/E  

•  PMH:  HTN,  Insulin  dependent  diabeHc,  O/A  right  hip,  Lem  TKA  3  months  ago  

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Post  Test  #10  •  ROM:  Knee  flexion:  86°,  Knee  extension:  -­‐6°  •  MMT:  Hip  flexion  4/5,  knee  extension  3+/5,  knee  flexion  3+/5  

•  Pain:  PaHent  rates  pain  as  4/10  •  Gait:  Independent  using  standard  walker  on  level  surfaces.  Exhibits  decreased  stance  Hme  on  right  L/E  compared  to  lem  and  exhibits  increased  hip  flexion  on  lem  during  swing  phase  to  compensate  for  decreased  ROM  and  strength.  

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Post  Test  #10  •  Stairs:  Ascends/descends  3  steps  into  the  house  using  bilateral  handrails  and  CGA  of  wife.    

•  Self  Care:  Son  assists  him  with  L/E  bathing  and    L/E  dressing.  PaHent  is  using  a  tub  bench  for  showering  and  an  elevated  toilet  seat  for  toileHng  as  he  is  unable  to  stand  up  from  the  regular  toilet  

•  Incision:  Has  minimal  drainage  coming  from  distal  incision  site  and  incision  is  slightly  open  at  distal  end  

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History - PT Low Patient Pertinent History

A history with no personal factors (includes environmental factors) and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care

Personal Factors: •  None Co-morbidities (Impacting P of C) •  BMI •  O/A Right Hip •  Insulin dependent diabetes •  Left TKA 3 months ago

Moderate A history of present problem with 1-2 personal factors (includes environmental factors) and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care

High A history of present problem with 3 or more personal factors(includes environmental factors) and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care

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Examination - PT Low Patient Pertinent History

An examination of body system(s) using standardized tests and measures addressing 1-2 elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions

Body Structures 1. Structure of Lower Leg – Knee joint Body Functions 1.  Pain 2.  Muscle weakness 3.  Joint stiffness 4.  Protective functions of skin

Activity Limitations 1.  Self Care – Dressing 2.  Self care – Washing L/E’s 3.  Mobility – Walking and stairs 4.  Transfers from toilet

Moderate An examination of body systems using standardized tests and measures in addressing a total of 3 or more elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions

High An examination of body systems using standardized tests and measures addressing a total of 4 or more elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions

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Clinical Presentation - PT Low Patient Pertinent History

 A  clinical  presentaHon  with  stable  and/or  uncomplicated  characterisHcs  

What do you think?

Moderate  An  evolving  clinical  presentaHon  with  changing  characterisHcs

High  A  clinical  presentaHon  with  unstable  and  unpredictable  characterisHcs

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Decision Making - PT Low Patient Pertinent History

 Clinical  decision  making  of  low  complexity  using  standardized  paHent  assessment  instrument  and/or  measurable  assessment  of  funcHonal  outcome  

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Moderate  Clinical  decision  making  of  moderate  complexity  using  standardized  paHent  assessment  instrument  and/or  measurable  assessment  of  funcHonal  outcome  

High  Clinical  decision  making  of  high  complexity  using  standardized  paHent  assessment  instrument  and/or  measurable  assessment  of  funcHonal  outcome  Property  of  Gawenda  Seminars  &  

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CMS  NCCI  Edits  •  Centers  for  Medicare  and  Medicaid  Services,  NaHonal  Correct  Coding  IniHaHve  Edits    hkp://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/NaHonalCorrectCodInitEd/index.html    

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References  1. American  Medical  AssociaHon  Current  Procedural  Terminology;  CPT  2017;  Professional  Edi;on    

2. American  Medical  AssociaHon  CPT  Changes  2017:  An  Insider’s  View  

 

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References  1. American  Physical  Therapy  AssociaHon:  Payment  Reform  hkp://www.apta.org/PaymentReform/    

2. CMS  2017  Final  Rule  for  Services  Paid  Under  the  Medicare  Physician  Fee  Schedule  hkps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/15/2016-­‐26668/medicare-­‐program-­‐revisions-­‐to-­‐payment-­‐policies-­‐under-­‐the-­‐physician-­‐fee-­‐schedule-­‐and-­‐other-­‐revisions  

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ICF  References  1. InternaHonal  ClassificaHon  of  FuncHoning,  Disability  and  Health  hkp://apps.who.int/classificaHons/ic~rowser/    

2. World  Health  OrganizaHon,  InternaHonal  ClassificaHon  of  FuncHoning,  Disability  and  Health  hkp://www.who.int/classificaHons/icf/en/    

3. World  Health  OrganizaHon,  A  PracHcal  Manual  for  Using  the  ICF  hkp://www.wcpt.org/node/102810  

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