Pub. 100-02, Chapter 15, Sections 220 and 230 Therapy Services
This change request is a re-organization of sections 220 and 230. It clarifies policies concerning orders, visits, plans of care, certifications, and private practice. It manualizes the information in the Final Rule of November 15, 2004 concerning the definition of therapy services, the qualifications of therapists, therapy services provided incident to a physician must meet the standards for therapists, except licensure, and supervision in private practice settings. It makes instructions in all sections conform. It omits the requirement for a physician visit prior to certification.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: June 24, 2005
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