Outpatient Therapy: 2022 Payment and Compliance Update

You may be tempted to “go it alone” in 2022. But, if you’re an outpatient therapy provider, you shouldn’t. The reasons: Too many changes, too many threats to revenue and compliance and too many critical questions that need answering. How will Medicare implement a 15% payment reduction for outpatient services provided by physical and occupational therapist assistants (PTAs/OTAs)? Are there exceptions? Will you be able to continue supervision via telehealth as the public health emergency (PHE) winds down? Will you be required to participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program? Are you prepared for the increased likelihood of a Medicare audit? So much uncertainty and risk…

…which is why you need reliable, clearly articulated insights and guidance to make sure you’re starting the new year on the right track. From this exclusive RACmonitor webcast, you’ll get much more than just a 2022 payment and compliance update. Our presenter, Robbie Leonard, will spell out action steps and point you to reliable resources, all focused on helping you achieve your revenue objectives, fully compliant with the latest Medicare regulations.

Why This Is Relevant:

Already operating on razor-thin margins, outpatient therapy providers can ill afford more payment cuts in 2022. Adding insult to injury, Medicare audit activity dramatically increased during the last half of 2021 and will almost certainly continue at a high level in 2022. This webcast offers a tremendous opportunity to learn how to mitigate your risks and make sure you’re capturing every legitimate dollar of revenue. As the year progresses and the challenges pile up, you’ll be glad you attended!

Learning Objectives:

• Become familiar with the CMS 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule and its implications for outpatient therapy providers
• Learn the three steps you should take to prepare for a Medicare audit
• Be able to accurately document and bill services provided, in part or in whole, to Medicare beneficiaries by therapist assistants
• Master the ability to properly provide and document therapist assistant supervision, based on your practice setting, in compliance with Medicare regulations
• Understand the limitations of telehealth billing both during and after the PHE

Who Should Attend:

Directors of rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy and outpatient therapy departments, as well as compliance directors and officers.