Articles tagged with: IRF-PPS

While CMS does recognize the value of psychological, neuropsychological, recreational therapy, music therapy, and/or respiratory therapy services on a patient-by-patient basis; these services should only be used adjunct to the primary IRF therapies (PT, OT, SLP, Orthotics/Prosthetics) and are not included in the IRF-PPS payment. These services can be covered by Medicare if medical necessity is well documented by the rehabilitation physician and is ordered as part of the overall plan of care for the patient. The documentation design for these groups should meet individual practice guidelines, but does …