MM12397 - Reduced Payment for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Services Furnished in Whole or In Part by a Physical Therapist Assistant or an Occupational Therapy Assistant
In this Article, you’ll learn about:
• Changes in payments due to Section 53107 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (BBA of 2018)
• A payment reduction for services provided by PTAs and OTAs
• Modifiers CQ and CO needed on claims for PTA and OTA services
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: November 30, 2021
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