As an OT in private-practice, I come across interesting situations involving
insurance. Most situations, are less than encouraging and today is no
exception.
First, I learned that an OT Evaluation is not billable under my provider
type at an Assisted Living Facility. However, a PT ev
I can beat that. How about being an OT and an employee of the state of
Florida, insured by Blue Cross of Blue Shield of Florida, and not being able to get
OT services paid for! Welcome to my life! There are four state universities
in Florida that have OT programs and none of the faculty can g
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Subject: [OTnow] Lack of Parity
As an OT in private-practice, I come across interesting situations involving
insurance. Most situations, are less than encouraging and today is no
exception.
First, I learned that an OT Evaluation is not billable under my provider
type at an As
ately.
Elizabeth H. Thiers, OTR/L
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As an OT in private-practice, I come a
'...I could bill for a PT evaluation whenever I do an evaluation at an assisted living
facility...'
Hi Ron, While I'm based in the UK I can see how this could cause practical problems
esp. in the long run... What about individuals who have multiple therapy intervention
that includes PT? Obviou
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Guess what Wendy, I also have Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Fl. Ain't it
grand!!
Ron
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Oac> I can beat that. How about being an OT and an employee of the state of
Oac> Florida, insured
mber as an OT and bill separately.
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