https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/justifying-medical-necessity-in-documentation-3973
Providing excellent client-centered services depends on documentation that clearly illustrates the medical necessity of the client. Participants in this webinar will learn how to evaluate and articulate the medical necessity of their client, illustrate the complexity of their skills to support the necessity of your treatment plans, and recognize through examples what constitutes appropriate documentation. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.
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Course created on April 9, 2021
| 0-20 Minutes | Performing the rehab screen |
| 20-60 Minutes | Creating the evaluation and plan of care (medical vs. treatment diagnosis, the reason for referral, prior level of function, and goal writing) |
| 60-80 Minutes | Documenting progress and reporting barriers |
| 80-100 Minutes | Documenting to support skill |
| 100-115 Minutes | DC summary |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Neely did a fabulous job presenting and helping me achieve the course objectives. Documentation is my personal nemesis and I dread paperwork; however, I realize it is a necessary evil. I found most of the information relevant and valuable; I will start applying a lot of what was reviewed immediately. I was enlightened by all the examples she provided and will definitely use many of them as a template in my own documentation.
by Lynne on August 11, 2024 a great reminder about screens and documentation by Member on August 10, 2024I am a PT that works in utilization review. I wish that this could be a required course for every therapist in a SNF.
by Member on August 5, 2024Excellent course --- Useful to all therapists --- Examples of the information presented was EXCELLENT --- " Allows us ( all disciplines ) to do what we do, and makes what we do important within the medical community, and in the communities we serve ".
by Member on July 27, 2024The multitude of examples of specific goals and reasons for justification of ongoing services and the different ways that documentation serves to establish and advance the POC for patients.
by Kristen on July 25, 2024 Easy to follow, applicable to SNF setting by Member on July 25, 2024 VERY INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL FOR MY PRACTICE. by Member on July 16, 2024 It was informative by Member on July 15, 2024 by Member on June 28, 2024 Great examples of appropriate documentation for reimbursement. by Member on June 23, 2024 by Keith on June 18, 2024I wish i could have done this class PRIOR to working in a SNF. Much is consistent across rehab settings but the screening portion would have been nice to know before the SNF job. Well presented and a good reminder to not get lazy in summaries, goals, assessments, etc..
by Gregory on June 11, 2024 easy to follow by Member on June 6, 2024 Both the positive and negative examples from actual charts by Member on June 1, 2024 very thorough with specific examples by Member on May 26, 2024Very pertinent examples for PT OT And SLP. Identified common problems in documentation and importance of fixing them.
by Member on May 25, 2024 Documentation is a key element of PT care used daily. This information is essential. by Member on May 24, 2024 Good examples by Rose Sheila on May 15, 2024clear explanation of indication for screen, proper and complete documentation of evaluation, progress and discharged summary.
by Member on May 14, 2024 extensive review of topic by Member on April 22, 2024Difficult to take a subject like documentation and make it palatable - the speaker did a good job with this daunting task.
by Member on April 14, 2024 great refresher in documentation by Member on April 13, 2024 well presented by Member on April 7, 2024The slides were very easy to read and flowed really well. This will definitely help me with being more descriptive in my documentation.
by Barbara on March 23, 2024 Specific to the need for accurate documentation and how to achieve that by Member on March 22, 2024 good to learn new tips for documenting so as to assist in this time when managed care limits options by Member on March 19, 2024 Straight forward information and excellent test questions that reflect the information by Member on March 17, 2024 by Member on March 14, 2024Maybe I’m too seasoned for this course.I was really looking for an outline of how daily progress notes are favorably received by payors. For instance, a PTA I work with recently worked with a patient and documented everything as modified independent. In my estimation, that was a non-skilled treatment session. It was documented that the patient refused to do the gait and stairs progression recommended. I still don’t think it’s billable, I was hoping for more examples of this type.
by Tristan on March 11, 2024 Easy to follow, organized and thorough information. by Member on February 26, 2024 informative by Member on February 24, 2024 all I've looking for to guide me on my documentation. by Estella Corazon on February 22, 2024This topic gives me a review on how important each documentation is in a rehab setting especially in a SNF.
by Member on February 18, 2024 clear information and examples by Carol on February 15, 2024Loved the speaker's easy style. Kept things entertaining in spite of it being a challenging topic. Loved the examples of good and bad documentation.
by Member on February 8, 2024 Not new information by Member on February 4, 2024 second half of class was was very descriptive & specific = this no good / this is good by Andrea on February 2, 2024 Very organized by Member on January 29, 2024 It had informative info--would have liked more scenarios and good documentation verbage by Member on January 27, 2024 Applicable by Member on January 24, 2024 The course was very in-depth and provided a lot of relevant information. by Member on January 20, 2024 Being available in text form by Member on January 13, 2024 Explanation of documentation very thorough by Member on January 4, 2024 Everything by Anthony on January 1, 2024 How to document and what to avoid saying in the notes by Member on December 30, 2023 It was informative by Member on December 29, 2023 Easy flow of information. Well paced. by Member on December 27, 2023She was thorough, gave examples of what not to do and examples of how to make it better and gave good examples of what to do. I am still not sure how to add more information into the documentation and maintain productivity.
by Beverly on December 27, 2023 The examples provided for poor documentation and correct documentation very helpful. by Member on December 19, 2023 This is a topic currently being assessed in our facility. by Maria on December 15, 2023 It's detailed and clear .. by Sheryl on December 14, 2023 by Member on December 13, 2023 Good knowledge of the topic. by Member on December 12, 2023This was a great course to have a better understanding of documentation skills that are required for therapists.
by Lauren on December 12, 2023Probably the best physical therapy.comcourse I have taken. I wish I would share with all of my fellow clinicians!
by Neverlon on December 10, 2023 Instructor gave numerous “good/bad” examples of documentation to reinforce the course objectives! by Laura on December 9, 2023 Good information by Member on December 8, 2023Very detailed. Excellent examples of what is acceptable and not acceptable for eval, PN, daily notes, D/C
by Member on December 8, 2023She did more than just read off of her slides. She elaborated on each point and gave specific examples.
by Lori on December 6, 2023 Some good examples of specific goal setting by Pamela on December 6, 2023 Great refresher with good resources for ongoing education of my staff by Member on November 28, 2023Not enough verbiage examples of good documentation or how to improve documentation. Too broad of a view in that it covers screen to discharge which didn't allow presenter to get specific. Also, it primarily was only for Rehab/SNF settings.
by Member on November 26, 2023 Very informative, yet practical- real world application. by Member on November 25, 2023 Information presented clearly and in a logical order. by Member on November 21, 2023 Everything was good by Member on November 19, 2023 I would have loved more examples. by Lori on November 18, 2023I QA ALL THERAPY NOTES FOR MY HOME HEALTH COMPANY AND THIS INFORMATION WILL HELP EDUCATE OTHER THERAPISTS WITH ANY ISSUES THAT MAY BE FOUND IN THE DOCUMENTATION, AS WELL AS BENEFIT THE COMMUNICATION WITH NURSING STAFF.
by Ellen on November 13, 2023Although I do not perform evals, this course was helpful in learning what evaluations include and to better understand why patients are given the goals they are.
by Member on November 3, 2023 Provided useful information by Member on October 29, 2023The speaker spoke very fast and covered a lot of information, so was difficult to follow at times. The game of good vs bad documentation was helpful.
by Member on October 29, 2023 examples of specific terminology to use by Member on October 28, 2023The teaching style was clear and engaging. Very good content that will surely impact positively on my practice.
by Alfonso on October 21, 2023 As a PTA most of this section is not relevant to me. by Nancy on October 20, 2023 Good overview and reminders of appropriate documentation. by Member on October 15, 2023I felt that the speaker spoke to quickly and I had to pause and rewind quite frequently to ensure comprehension.
by Aaron on October 13, 2023Clear and concise discussion. I liked the "game" of good or bad documentation. Examples are always helpful.
by Member on October 2, 2023 Excellent information regarding distinction of skilled therapy versus non-skilled. by Member on September 28, 2023 Can apply information daily to improve quality of documentation to support medical necessity by Member on September 24, 2023 Great content! by Matthew on September 23, 2023The course succinctly describes the areas of importance when documenting a patient case form a rehab perspective and reiterates the need at times for brevity in notes in order to ensure the rehab professional's information is clear.
by Member on September 19, 2023 good review of material by Connie on September 16, 2023This course is well written for all 3 therapy disciplines. It included examples of appropriate and inappropriate documentation which is a highly effective teaching strategy.
by MOLLY on September 10, 2023 Knowledge and concise information. by Member on August 15, 2023 Good layout. by Member on August 8, 2023 Well organized and accurate based on my experience. by Ashley on August 6, 2023 Great documentation review! Loved the examples of what to include vs not include! by Member on July 26, 2023 great examples by Member on July 14, 2023 Aimed more toward long term care than home care. Not much applicable new information by Member on July 8, 2023 Excellent topic. Loved the speaker. by Sheridan on June 30, 2023 good course by Member on June 29, 2023 by Dana on June 20, 2023 Good reminders sprinkled throughout by Jean on June 9, 2023Clear and concise. Presenter was able to state goals and she worked (in a skilled manner) to achieve the goals!!
by Member on June 2, 2023 very relevent by Wendy on May 16, 2023The course was very thorough and informative with examples given to reinforce application of principles discussed.
by Member on May 11, 2023 Relevant informationNo more reviews to load.
Neely Sullivan has worked with diverse client populations ranging from pediatric to geriatric in a variety of clinical settings. These experiences have allowed her to treat and develop effective client care programs. She has served in multiple levels of regional and corporate management positions. In these positions, Neely has developed policies and worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that all clients have the opportunity to attain their highest level of function and quality of life. She has most recently been responsible for the identification, implementation and evaluation of clinical programs in long-term care settings.
Neely currently provides educational support to 13,000+ therapists nationwide as an Education Specialist for Select Rehabilitation. Neely has lectured nationally and at the state level on the topics of Documentation, Denials Management, ICD10 Coding, and The Role of Rehabilitation with the LTC Client. She has authored publications focusing on evidence based practice and clinical care. Neely conducts audits, quality improvement planning, and clinical training to Select Rehabilitation employees and customers monthly.
Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Neely Sullivan has received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Neely Sullivan has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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