409.23—Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology.

Medicare pays for physical, occupational, or speech therapy as posthospital SNF care if—

(a) It is furnished by the facility or under arrangements made by the facility, and

(b) Billing for the therapy is by or through the facility.

(c) Except as specified in paragraph (c)(1)(ii) of this section, physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech-language pathology services must be furnished—

(1) By qualified physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants or speech-language pathologists as defined in part 484 of this chapter

(2) In accordance with a plan that meets the requirements of § 409.17(b) through (d) of this part.

[48 FR 12541, Mar. 25, 1983, as amended at 72 FR 66398, Nov. 27, 2007]

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409.23—Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology.