[Abstract] Cell Signal
Additionally, we solicited comment as to whether there should be a 90 calendar day time limit on the order/referral for outpatient therapy services in cases where the order/referral is intended to be used in relation to the proposed regulatory amendment for the initial certification of the treatment plan at 424.24(c)(5) discussed previouslythat 90-day limit would span from the order/referral date until the initial treatment of the patient, including the evaluation furnished by the PT, OT, or SLP
Does the existing code set accurately describe and value services personally performed by professionals and costs incurred by the facility in these settings
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