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Care Coordinator Services
ptMantra is a home exercise program platform that includes the services of a "Care Coordinator". The Care Coordinator is a licensed...
Connie Bonis-Smith, OTR/L
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We are committed to you, What is our commitment to us?
Yes, independent contractor therapists do have obligations similar to those of employees, especially concerning their professional...
Elisha Becker
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Did you use Valet?
Sometimes going to patients' homes means you may go to their buildings requiring parking with the Valet. You can submit the Valet...
Elisha Becker
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Two for One
How to schedule your time and bill when you are treating more than one patient in a single location. There are times when you may end up...
lifecaretherapy
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Maintenance Therapy Documentation Examples
In an insurance-regulated world, good documentation is essential to demonstrate the medical necessity and skill of therapy services that...
lifecaretherapy
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Oops.. wrong date!
How to change the date of an appointment: 1. Go to the appointment in the EMR and unsign the note. 2. From your calendar, when the note...
Elisha Becker
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Plan of Care Compliance
Plan of care compliance is crucial in physical/occupational/speech therapy for several key reasons: 1. Optimal Recovery: Adhering to the...
Elisha Becker
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Missed Visit?
We know missed visits happen. We want you to know some tips on how to handle: The best practice is to reschedule in the same week...
Elisha Becker
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8 Minute Rule
When you complete your documentation and enter your procedure codes with time, make sure you are looking at the total time. You may be...
Elisha Becker
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Notes Section of EMR
It is important to document whether the appointment visit was completed OR if a patient had a missed visit and state the reasons why....
Elisha Becker
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5 Star Therapy
How LifeCare ensures quality care throughout our organization.
Connie Bonis-Smith, OTR/L
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Vital Sign Guidelines for Therapy
Parameters for therapy
Connie Bonis-Smith, OTR/L
1 min read


Occupational Therapy's Role in Functional Mobility
Tools, goals and treatment ideas for functional mobility impairments.
Connie Bonis-Smith, OTR/L
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Interim Reports.. what why how?
We discuss in a patient channel sometimes doing Interim Reports, let's explain. Medicare regulations and practice guidelines require a...
Elisha Becker
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Mandatory addition to Hucu - Pictures!
We are asking for a new addition to the patient channels in Hucu - Pictures/ Identification. For new extra security and to follow current...
Elisha Becker
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Refer a friend, earn a little $!
We are into the season and excited to bring back our Refer a Friend program from today (01/30/2025) ending January 30th. If you refer a...
Elisha Becker
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Correct Coding:
THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE, THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY, NEURO RE-ED Many activities could easily be billed as Therapeutic Exercise (97110),...
lifecaretherapy
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Caregiver Training
Caregiver training without the patient present is now a covered service under Medicare. Code Definition: Caregiver training in strategies...
lifecaretherapy
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Wound Care Services
LifeCare Therapy is partnering with Integrity Medical & Healing Group to provide wound care services to our patients without needing to...
lifecaretherapy
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Re-Evaluations
When to use the Re-Evaluation Code.
lifecaretherapy
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