Rena,am I correct to think that medicare part B services,i.e. physical therapy 3-4
days is not a skilled service.Therefore, if a resident stays in facilty and accesses
part B, it is not counted in our 60 day spell of wellness.I consider part B rehab as
unskilled as it is same servive you could get at home in out patient setting.We always
have orders under our part B rehab at 3-4 times a week because our rehab director
considers 5-6 times a week for rehab under part A.
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