Answers to All of Your Important Questions
Have you heard of outpatient in-home therapy but aren’t sure what that means? Are you trying to find a physical therapist, occupational therapist, and/or speech-language pathologist who can see your patient rapidly?
These are important questions, and the answers may change how you refer and the type of care your patients receive. Read on to find answers to these and other important questions.
Q. What is outpatient in-home therapy?
A. Outpatient in-home therapy is also occasionally called concierge therapy services. This is a service where a physical, occupational, or speech therapist visits a patient who has an outpatient referral in their own home - essentially turning their home into the clinic space.?
This type of service can have many benefits, including providing the patient with solutions for problems they face with tools available in their home. It’s also much easier for a previously homebound patient to see a rehab professional in their home as they do not have to arrange transportation and then spend their entire afternoon going to and from rehab.
Additionally, outpatient in-home is covered by many insurers (including Medicare), can be covered by out-of-network insurance, or can be paid for with a reasonable flat fee. This differs from many other concierge medical services as it is designed to be accessible - and make physical, occupational, and speech therapy more accessible to a wider range of patients.
Q. What is the difference between home health and outpatient in-home therapy?
A. Outpatient in-home therapy is provided to those patients who are not homebound but prefer to receive therapy in their homes. Additionally, outpatient in-home therapy differs from home health services in how it is billed. No matter the label, all therapy is provided with the same quality and care.
Here is a breakdown of the differences between home health and outpatient in-home:?
Under Medicare guidelines, home healthcare is reserved for homebound patients requiring physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and/or speech-language pathology (SLP) services, as prescribed by a doctor. Additionally, the patient must also have a plan of care signed off by their doctor. In general, any covered home health services are billed under Medicare Part A.
According to current Medicare rules for home health services, for a patient to be eligible to begin a home health plan, they must be:
In contrast, outpatient in-home therapy is reserved for patients who are not homebound but who prefer the convenience of receiving physical, occupational, or speech therapy in their home.
When it comes to Medicare patients, billing for these outpatient services falls under Medicare Part B, which can only be billed if the patient is not simultaneously receiving care under Part A. This applies even if the care being billed under Part A is only receiving nursing services.?
This distinction highlights the specific criteria under which these services are provided and billed, ensuring clarity for both healthcare providers and patients.
Q: What is outpatient in-home therapy vs. outpatient in a clinic?
A. This is where FeldCare Direct really shines. Unlike conventional in-clinic outpatient services, where patients must conform to a therapist's schedule and travel to a clinic repeatedly, outpatient in-home therapy offers unparalleled convenience and personalized care.?
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Outpatient in-home therapy offers:
This innovative approach not only saves time and reduces inconvenience for patients but also allows for more personalized and context-specific therapy, potentially leading to faster recovery and improved outcomes.
Q. What type of therapists can you connect with when using the FeldCare network?
A. FeldCare Direct connects patients with physical, occupational, and speech therapists with a wide range of specialties. Some of the specialties you will find include:
Q. How quickly will a patient get seen if they connect with a therapist through FeldCare Direct?
A. FeldCare Direct allows patients to skip the in-clinic waiting list and use their insurance or out-of-network coverage or pay a reasonable flat fee and rapidly see a PT, OT, or SLP. Our goal is to get the first appointment scheduled within the first 72 hours of referral.?
Q. Does FeldCare Direct have a brick-and-mortar clinic?
A. The answer is no! The network of PTs, OTs, and SLPs available to connect with patients work on a freelance or contract basis and work with the patient in the patient’s home.?
Q. How do I refer a patient to outpatient in-home PT, OT, or Speech?
A. Fax your referral to (818) 616-6676, call Beverly at (818) 538-5880 or email Beverly at [email protected]. We are here to help your patient connect with the right clinician.
Q. Is FeldCare a home health agency?
A. No. We partner with home health agencies throughout the country and connect them with local PTs, OTs, and SLPs.??
If you have a question about connecting with home health PTs, OTs, or SLPs, be sure to get in touch with the FeldCare Connects team. You can find information on FeldCare Connects at https://feldcareconnects.com/.?
Do you have any other questions we can answer? Leave a comment or email us through our website contact page: https://feldcaredirect.com/contact-us/.