Physical Therapy Software
In 2010, RAC or Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors will be in full force. We should prepare for now. They are now hiring contract consultants to detect and correct past improper payments. Submitted claims a therapy clinic will be audited by this audit program.
You understand the challenges of providing an ever-increasing standard of care – while at the same time – trying to improve your center’s productivity and revenues in the face of diminishing reimbursements if you are owner or Director of a rehab clinic.
The key to meeting Medicare requirements and a good physical therapy software program that is integrated with billing is the best solution is completing and accurate clinical documentation. A good physical therapy software solution will enable clinics to overcome, and continue to thrive in the face of such government regulations. Therapy clinics that have been on the fence about transitioning from paper based documentation to an electronic medical records system should get on board in 2009.
A typical fee-for-service program that the new auditors will target and it is important to note that claims can be audited as far back as October 1st 2007 is Rehabilitation. The RAC auditors will be certified and qualified therapist coders who will know what they are looking for, and how to find it.
Look for physical therapy software that guides your therapist to the correct documentation and requires completion of that documentation but provides more than just a glorified word processor with PDF storage. When evaluating software, clinic owners review some of the nation’s large outpatient rehabilitation chains (such as Select Medical). Companies like this use proven solutions that are typically available in a scalable, affordable solution for small clinics.
Also, check out my other guide on massage chair reviews and physical therapy requirements