Ep. 13: Medicare's 8-Minute Rule: OT Billing Q&A

The 8-minute rule in billing is used in regard to time codes by Medicare to determine how many units of therapy you can bill underneath a timed code based on the amount of treatment time provided. If how to use the 8-minute rule is confusing to you, you’re not alone. That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am answering a listener question on the 8-minute rule of billing!

In this episode, I cover:

When you will use the 8-minute rule
What the 8-minute rule means and how you can apply it in billing.
Timed codes vs. untimed codes.
Where you might get tripped up in billing and why it can sometimes be referred to as the 15-minute rule.
How you can use your time wisely and ensure you are getting paid for the care, you are providing.

Billing is such a complex situation, so it is important for you to always go to the source and seek out accurate information.

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