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Medicare Regulations for Outpatient Therapy Practices

Program Details:
March 19, 2027 | 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Modality:
  • In-person
Registration Fee(s):
$60.00 to $120.00
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
4.00
Registration Deadline:
3/5/27 11:59 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
3/17/27 12:30 PM
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Presenter(s)
Description
Medicare regulations for outpatient therapy are extensive and confusing. This course will cover all the key regulations for outpatient therapy and will assist therapists in understanding and applying this information in their daily practice. Myths that persist will be dispelled. Common audit flags will be presented, and therapists will learn strategies to ensure that their documentation meets regulatory requirements.
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Distinguish between services covered by Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D.
  • Articulate the Outpatient Medicare physician fee schedule and how it applies to therapy services.
  • Understand the outpatient therapy threshold issue, and when it’s appropriate to utilize the KX modifier.
  • Articulate the key documentation requirements for outpatient therapy for Medicare Patients.
  • Explain how Medicare views treatment by Aides and Students in various settings.
  • Discuss the principles of medical necessity for restorative and maintenance care.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities.
Credits Available
  • Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant
    SC Physical Therapy Association
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $60.00 (Until 3/5/2027)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $120.00 (Until 3/5/2027)
    Credit Statement

    Pee Dee AHEC, a division of South Carolina AHEC, approves this program for the following credit hours as defined by the SC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: 4 Approved from 10/22/2026-10/22/2027. CEUL183817

  • Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapist Assistant
    South Carolina Occupational Therapist Association
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $60.00 (Until 3/5/2027)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $120.00 (Until 3/5/2027)
    Credit Statement
    This course has been approved by the South Carolina Occupational Therapist Association (SCOTA) for 4 contact hours.
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $60.00 (Until 3/5/2027)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $120.00 (Until 3/5/2027)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.4 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
  • Conway Medical Center (Admin Auditorium)
    Location:
    Conway , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Kimberly Morris
    Phone:
    843-777-5352
    Email:
    Kimberlymorris@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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