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42 CFR 409.23: Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 42—Public Health
- CHAPTER IV—CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
- SUBCHAPTER B—MEDICARE PROGRAM
- PART 409—HOSPITAL INSURANCE BENEFITS
- Subpart C—Posthospital SNF Care
Medicare pays for physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology services as posthospital SNF care if they are furnished—
(a) By (or under arrangements made by) the facility and billed by (or through) the facility;
(b) By qualified physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, or speech-language pathologists as defined in part 484 of this chapter; and
(c) In accordance with a plan that meets the requirements of § 409.17(b) through (d) of this part.
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