The physical therapist working in a SNF is working with 2 pa…

The physical therapist working in a SNF is working with 2 patients at the same time who both have Parkinson’s Disease and are being treated with similar LE strengthening exercises and standing balance and gait initiation activities.  Total treatment time is 30 minutes.  Both patients are being billed under Medicare Part B.  Which of the following reflects accurate billing?

A physical therapist attempting to conduct a scheuled home v…

A physical therapist attempting to conduct a scheuled home visit arrives to find the patient’s door locked, curtains drawn, and mail piling up. Neighbors report they have not seen the patient in several days, which is unusual. The PT has no prior concerns about abuse or neglect.  What is the BEST immediate course of action for the PT to take?