4. How long must I keep medical records?
The Physical Therapy Practice Act does not give the Board specific authority to address record retention. The Board recommends that a PT either consult with an attorney for professional legal advice, or use the Medical Board’s record retention rules as guidelines. Those rules are found in Rule 165.1(b), and can be accessed at www.tmb.state.tx.us.
3. Can the Board help me with rules set by reimbursing agencies, such as CMS/Medicare?
The Board regulates the actual practice of physical therapy. Reimbursing entities may establish requirements for payment – as CMS does for Medicare patients, for example. Staff cannot interpret those rules, nor does the Board intervene if other entities are more restrictive than the Board. Before you call us about a new “rule”, doublecheck whose rule […]
2. If a PT provides services “incident to” for a physician, does that mean the Board’s rules do not apply?
No. Medicare’s “incident to” rules do not change the way PTs must perform and document their services. Medicare will reimburse the physician for the provision of services by non-licensed personnel under the “incident to” rule. It means that the physician is totally responsible for the services provided by those individuals. However, a licensed professional, in […]
1. What can I charge for medical records?
The PT Board has no rules regarding medical records, including what PTs may or may not charge for them. If you have questions concerning your legal rights and responsibilities regarding medical records, you are advised to consult with an attorney. If you are looking for an example of what other professionals charge for medical records, […]