Important Medicare Update: Therapy Services Furnished by PTA or OTA 

In a recent development impacting Medicare claims, therapists and healthcare providers must now adhere to specific modifiers when billing for therapy services provided by a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). Effective January 1, 2020, Medicare has implemented new requirements to accurately identify services rendered by PTAs and OTAs. 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) mandates the use of the following modifiers for claims with a Date of Service (DOS) after January 1, 2020: