Home Health & Hospice Week
Industry Notes:
Part B Therapy Caps Have Increased To $2,230 This Year
Published on Fri Feb 10, 2023
Home health agencies that also furnish Part B therapy should pay attention to the new Part B therapy caps. The 2023 KX modifier threshold amounts are $2,230 for physical therapy and speech-language pathology services combined; and $2,230 for occupational therapy services, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services notes in a message to providers.
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