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Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are the most common types that people think of when therapy is recommended. However, there is a new type gaining momentum: pelvic floor therapy.
The proposed 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule, released July 14, boosts the Part B conversion factor for calendar year 2026, adds billing opportunities for behavioral health services, previews new codes, and updates the agency’s quality reporting programs.
The calendar year 2026 OPPS and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) proposed rule, released on July 15, details payment updates, services covered, outpatient service volume, and quality reporting, among other proposals.
Q: What if a provider sends a summary of their visit with a patient to the patient’s primary care provider. Is this considered a “discussion” of patient management?
