Documentation

- 3.0 Contact Hours
Tuesday, November 18, 2008    3:30-630 PM    Cost $75.00

Course Description

Not only do therapists need to know how to properly document to communicate patient’s status, they also need to know how their documentation impacts clinical issues, reimbursement, ethics and legalities.  In this presentation we will discuss the content of good documentation as well as what is necessary to insure reimbursement

• Documentation Theory.
• Skilled Services—Reasonable and Necessary.
• Coverage Concepts.
• Expectations/Potential for Improvement.
• Progress  Reports.
• Medicare Documentation and Denials.
• Documentation and Reimbursement.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the components of good documentation.
• Understand the ramifications of proper/improper documentation.
• Realize the impact of denials on reimbursement.

Instructors

Coralie Glantz OT/L, BCG, FAOTA & Nancy Richman OTR/L, FAOTA