Description

 

This program discusses Medicare documentation guidelines for Speech Pathology service delivery. The specific components of successful and effective evaluation and treatment notes are examined and explained to ensure optimal therapy practice and reimbursement success.

Testimonial:

Medicare reviews were increasing at our facility. I needed more direction in documentation and in learning what Medicare looks for to either approve or deny claims. This course provided detailed guidance and improved my documentation skills for all patients. It provided needed guidelines to aid in decision making for continuing treatment and appropriate discharge planning, which can be a challenge as patients and families are rarely ready for discharge even with preparation. I keep telling my colleagues that they need to take this course.

Linda Gonzalez Valle
Speech Pathologist

 

Are there several therapists from your facility who would
like to enroll in this online course? Call 888-337-3866 for
special group rates and other options for discounted
continuing education for your facility.

Course Objectives

1. Explain Medicare guidelines for prior level of function.
2. Identify evidence of skilled services in progress notes.
3. Discuss Medicare criteria for significant progress.
4. List criteria for establishing functional maintenance programs.
5. Explain Medicare guidelines for medicare necessity.
6. Write examples of positive expectation for progress for various diagnostic groups.
7. List necessary components of treatment goals.
8. Explain Medicare guidelines for frequency and duration of services.
9. Discuss physician certification Medicare guidelines.

 

A score of 80% or better must be received on the post-test in order to receive a certificate of completion.

Author Profile

Thomas J. Slominski

Thomas J. Slominski, MA, CCC-SLP, is a Speech-Language Pathologist who has been in private practice since 1972. Mr. Slominski is a nationally recognized expert regarding third-party documentation issues. For the past 15 years he has presented documentation seminars to SLPs and other healthcare professionals. Of the over 8,000 participants who have attended Mr. Slominski’s seminars, 96% said they would recommend his seminar to a colleague. Also, Mr. Slominski is the author of Medicare Guidelines Explained for the Speech-Language Pathologist and editor of two other Medicare documentation manuals: Medicare Guidelines Explained for the Physical Therapist and Medicare Guidelines Explained for the Occupational Therapist.

Location & Lodging

 

Accreditation

This program is offered for .3 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area).