DYSPHAGIA THERAPY IN ADULT SETTINGS: PROVIDING SKILLED SERVICES AND DOCUMENTATION

Course overview

Documentation of skilled services has never been more crucial for appropriate reimbursement. Attendees at this session will identify and analyze the provision of skilled services to patients with dysphagia. Participants will be educated on Medicare and insurance guidelines, including writing appropriate goals and skilled daily notes. Objective Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Identify skilled vs. non-skilled services in the provision of services for patients with dysphagia. Apply definitions of skilled service to daily documentation for medical necessity of services for patients with dysphagia. Demonstrate goal writing for skilled dysphagia services through synthesis of information. Integrate knowledge of requirements for Medicare and other major payer types in documentation and provision of skilled services. Additional Information This course is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Related Area) Course Timeline: 5 minutes: Introduction 10 minutes: Overview of Medicare requirements and documentation of skill 40 minutes: Documentation examples to meet medical necessity and demonstrate skill 5 minutes: Wrap-Up and Questions