Anatomy of a Therapy Claim: Best Practices and Tips
Course: #3143Level: Introductory 2 Hours 407 Reviews
Do you find it hard to keep up with all the information that is required to submit a claim? The ability to include all the necessary information on outpatient rehabilitation claim forms is instrumental in getting paid quickly and avoiding denials. This webinar will describe the important aspects of submitting claims and decrease your accounts receivable.
Some state boards do not accept courses related to billing, coding, documentation or claims. Please refer to your state's continuing education requirements prior to completing this course.
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Course Type: Recorded Webinar
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DE/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0; MA/2.0; MD/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SD/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
Learning Outcomes
- Identify key parts of the claim form crucial to getting paid
- Recognize common errors that prevent therapy practices from getting paid
- Formulate strategies to implement in your practice to ensure accurate information is obtained
Course created on July 18, 2018
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Background, review of learner outcomes |
| 5-25 Minutes | Intake process |
| 25-50 Minutes | Validation process |
| 50-70 Minutes | Claim form: FL 1-20 |
| 70-90 Minutes | Claim form: FL 21-31 |
| 90-110 Minutes | Other Tips |
| 110-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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407 ReviewsPresented By
Ellen R. Strunk
PT, MS, GCS, FAPTA, ACEEAA, CHC, RAC-CT
For nearly two decades, Ellen R. Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, FAPTA, ACEEAA, CHC, RAC-CT has worked at the intersection of clinical care, operations, and health policy. Her career spans roles as a clinician, manager/director, and policy specialist, giving her a rare ability to translate complex Medicare payment systems and outpatient therapy billing rules into practical, actionable guidance for providers.
As founder and principal consultant of Rehab Resources and Consulting, Inc., she has supported dozens of organizations in strengthening their clinical performance, operational efficiency, and regulatory readiness. Her background across home-based, community, and post-acute settings allows her to approach challenges with a balanced, patient-centered perspective.
Her expertise also extends to policy development and education, where she contributes to quality measure design, provider training, and compliance initiatives. She is a published author, contributing the Health Policy for Physical Therapists and Older Adults chapter to the 4th edition of Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy.
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The presenter is the Principal Consultant and Owner of Rehab Resources & Consulting, Inc. She is also a member of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy and member of the Board of the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy.This presenter received an honorarium for this course.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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