Speech therapy goals include minimizing speech disorders and maximizing rehabilitation of speech abilities. To be reimbursed by Medicare, who must provide these services?
a. Bachelor's-level clinician
b. Speech therapist
c. Master's-level clinician
d. Physiatrist
ANS: C
To be reimbursed by Medicare, speech therapy must be provided by a master's-prepared clinician. Other payers will sometimes reimburse services provided by a bachelor's-level clinician.
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