OT cannot start a case, i.e. perform the open OASIS (under Medicare Home Health). A few insurance companies in Ohio and Michigan have been asking a PT to first screen for OT needs as well under certain plans (Cigna/ BC-BS). However, once started by a "qualifying" discipline (PT, RN, and SLP), OTs can continue as long as there is a need (being the only discipline required even after the other services have been discontinued).
Joseph K. Wells, OTD, OTR/L www.americare-health.com Confidential Notice: The information contained in this electronic mail is only intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any distribution or copying of this communication in any format is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify us immediately. HIPAA Disclosure, if Pertaining to Medical Records: This information has been disclosed to you from records whose confidentiality is protected by state and federal law. You are prohibited from making any further disclosures of it without specific and informed release of the individual to whom it pertains, their authorized representative, or as otherwise permitted by law. A general authorization for release of information is not sufficient for this purpose. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jessica R. Gross Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 8:50 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [OTlist] What is OT's Speciality???? Can OT be the only service in the home? A while back I was hearing that a patient had to have OT and PT to qualify for home therapy. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Carson Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 12:39 PM To: Linda Telford Subject: Re: [OTlist] What is OT's Speciality???? Hello Linda: My experience of doctors that have some knowledge of rehab is that that they refer to PT or their refer to OT/PT but they never refer to OT. It's sort of the home health state of mind! In this is my hurdle; How can I market to a doctor to convince them to send their patients to OT only? Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: Linda Telford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] What is OT's Speciality???? LT> 1 - that you are addressing doctors that have some knowledge of what LT> rehab means -- 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 ************************************************************************ ************** -- 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 **************************************************************************** ********** -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.18/586 - Release Date: 12/13/2006 6:13 PM -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.18/586 - Release Date: 12/13/2006 6:13 PM -- 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 **************************************************************************************
