This course is designed to guide physical therapists through the full lifecycle of participating in Medicare Part B—from initial enrollment to delivering covered services and understanding payment processes. Across three structured courses, participants will gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to confidently navigate Medicare requirements, ensure compliance, accurately document services, and optimize payment.

Part One helps providers understand what they need to know before enrolling in Medicare Part B. Participants will explore eligibility, key terminology, and critical considerations prior to enrollment, followed by a clear, actionable walkthrough of the three-step enrollment process.

In Part Two, providers will learn the rules that govern Medicare Part B services, including supervision, coverage criteria, and best practice standards. The course also covers essential documentation and billing requirements to help providers correctly submit claims and avoid common errors.

Part Three demystifies how Medicare Part B payment works. Participants will learn the fundamentals of billing, factors that influence payment rates, and broader system elements that have impacted Medicare reimbursement over time.

Key Features

• Format: Asynchronous 
• CEUs: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
• Cost: Non-members - $49, Members - Free!

What You'll Learn:

• Describe the requirements, steps, and considerations involved in enrolling in Medicare Part B.
• Understand and apply Medicare rules and coverage criteria when providing Part B services.
• Document and bill Medicare Part B services accurately and in compliance with program standards.
• Explain how Medicare Part B payment is calculated.

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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