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Payment Policy Report
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therapy in private practice CBRs contain data-driven tables with an explanation of ndings that compare your billing and payment patterns to those of your peers in your state and across the nation
CBRs are not publicly available Update your fax number in the Medicare Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) to make sure you receive your report Contact the CBR Support Help Desk at 800-771-4430 or CBRsupport@eglobaltech com with questions or to receive your CBR by mail For more information, visit the CBR website
This information was reported by CGS on their January 5, 2017 Part B e-newsletter
A few additional comments about the Comparative Billing Reports going out The reports will be faxed to the NPI
Elections will be held online from March 25 – April 24, 2017, following Annual Conference. Full candidate bios can be found on the Elections page of the OPTA website and all members will receive an email with login and voting instructions from our partners at AssociationVoting.com.
Candidates for Treasurer
(1 to be elected)
Kim Doolittle-Koran, PT, DPT, OCS OPTA District: East Central
Date of Chapter Membership: 2007
It has been an honor to serve as Treasurer of the OPTA over the last two years and I am excited for the opportunity to continue this path as Treasurer. I rst became intrigued by the association as a student and found this chapter to be inspiring I quickly became active at the district level, eventually operating as District Chair As current Treasurer, I have
demonstrated the capability to work alongside the Finance Committee, Executive Director, and Board of Directors during all aspects of the budgetary process. I provide nancial oversight on a monthly basis and make recommendations
to the Board while considering the mission and goals of the association and keep the member’s best interest in the forefront My administrative role with Summa Health brings experience of employee engagement and recognition, patient satisfaction, marketing and growth, enhancing productivity, quality assurance, and daily operations and scheduling challenges I work with my team to ensure we provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based care
therapist identi ed in the CBR, not to the facility. Take the report seriously, as it is identifying variances in your billing
from your peers The same codes are being analyzed in the 2017 data as it was in 2015 (CPT codes 97001, 97035, 97110, 97112, 97140, 97530, & G0283) If you receive a report in both years, you should pay particular attention to what the reports say There may not be a problem but your documentation must re ect medical necessity and your billing re ect what was performed for the patient The difference from your peers may trigger a deeper review of your documentation from CGS It is a perfect time to review documentation policies and to insure all therapists follow documentation requirements
For more information, contact the OPTA of ce at:
opt@ohiopt org
The knowledge I have learned in this role help to maintain
and improve the economic stability of our clinic These skills,
in addition to my ne attention to detail, organizational skills and pure passion for the profession of physical therapy are examples of why I feel I am the strongest candidate to continue as Treasurer I look forward to the opportunity to advance
the association’s nancial strength and contribution to our profession
Marcus Williams, PT, DPT, MBA OPTA District: Central
Date of Chapter Membership: 2009
I take much pride in the prospect of having the opportunity to serve as Treasurer for the OPTA Having been raised in a family where nancial prudence and scal responsibly was stressed with every adjustment of the thermostat, turn or the faucet, and ip of a light switch I can certainly appreciate the importance of the Treasurer role Even as I progress
professionally these instilled values continue to be fundamental to my decision-making processes I joined the Physical Therapy profession in 2012 after graduating from The Ohio State University Doctor of Physical Therapy program Since that time, I’ve went on to earn an MBA through the Fisher College of Business with a focus in Strategy, Operations & Logistics and I currently serve as a Rehab Services Manager in the Sports Medicine Department at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center I’m a huge proponent of the OPTA and I’m strongly committed to the shared values and principles at the foundation of their strategic plan I hope to apply my particular range of experiences and ideals to help the OPTA in its efforts to enhance the practice of Physical Therapy in Ohio
OPTA Elections
Meet the Candidates
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Meet the Candidates