The Medicare 8-minute rule ensures fair billing for outpatient therapy services. Introduced in 1999, it mandates at least eight minutes of direct care to bill for one unit.
This rule helps prevent overbilling and ensures accurate reimbursements based on time spent with patients, especially for physical, occupational, and speech therapy services.
The Medicare 8-minute rule ensures fair billing for outpatient therapy services. Introduced in 1999, it mandates at least eight minutes of direct care to bill for one unit.
This rule helps prevent overbilling and ensures accurate reimbursements based on time spent with patients, especially for physical, occupational, and speech therapy services.
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