Are cosignatures by physical therapists required on each treatment note written by a physical therapy assistant?
No, notes written by the physical therapy assistant would not have to be cosigned by the physical therapist. Requirements for treatment encounter notes can be found in CMS Publication 100-2, the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, section 220.3.5, subsection B. See the above via the following link: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/Downloads/bp102c15.
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