I believe they leave room for just about anything under the section, Other measurable progress towards identified goals for functioning in the home environment at the conclusion of this therapy episode of care. Jimmie
Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello All: I posted the following message on AOTA's admin SIS but didn't get any response so I want to try it here: ====================================================================== Medicare recently issued Transmittal 63 regarding the Outpatient Therapy Cap Exceptions Process for Calendar Year (CY) 2007. On page 27, the transmittal addresses documentation requirements for evaluations, re-evaluations and plans of care. In part, the transmittal states: (NOTE: I am piecing together several pieces of the transmittal) <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Quote >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The initial evaluation, or the plan of care including an evaluation, should document the necessity for a course of therapy through objective findings and subjective patient self-reporting. Evaluation shall include: º Results of one of the following four measurement instruments are recommended, but not required: National Outcomes Measurement System (NOMS) by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association Patient Inquiry by Focus On Therapeutic Outcomes, Inc. (FOTO) Activity Measure Post Acute Care (AM-PAC) OPTIMAL by Cedaron through the American Physical Therapy Association º If results of one of the four instruments above is not recorded, the record shall contain instead the following information indicated by asterisks... * Documentation required to indicate objective, measurable beneficiary physical function including, e.g., Functional assessment individual item and summary scores (and comparisons to prior assessment scores) from commercially available therapy outcomes instruments other than those listed above; or Functional assessment scores (and comparisons to prior assessment scores) from tests and measurements validated in the professional literature that are appropriate for the condition/function being measured; or Other measurable progress towards identified goals for functioning in the home environment at the conclusion of this therapy episode of care. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< END QUOTE >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Now, my question for list members is: In your opinion does the COPM meet the above requirements? I know this is a long confusing e-mail. Thanks, Ron -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn ************************************************************************************** __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
