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Documentation elements for the initial examination and evaluation include the following: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.
Jun 14, 2017/Test & Measure
Assesses the extent of catastrophic thinking due to low back pain according to three components: rumination, magnification, and helplessness.
Jan 1, 2021/Article
As of Jan. 1, 2021, CMS permanently allows PTs in private practice and facility-based settings to render virtual check-ins (HCPCS code G2251) under Medicare.
APTA provides its interpretation of the one-on-one and group codes, using patient care scenarios and an analysis of the proper coding for them. Although these scenarios have been submitted to CMS, APTA has received no response from the agency as to its agreement or disagreement with APTA's interpretations.
Oct 20, 2011/Clinical Summary
PTs provide skilled interventions to reduce dyspnea and improve endurance, strength, and quality of life for people with COPD.
Jul 28, 2022/Podcast
Physical therapists working with people with long COVID should measure and validate the patient’s experience.
Jun 29, 2022/News
One of the country's leading PT researchers on the condition will provide case-based insights.
Nov 1, 2023/News
Steven Z. George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, has been named editor-in-chief of PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal, APTA's scientific journal.
May 28, 2024/Podcast
Tracking physical activity after surgery.
Jan 21, 2025/Podcast
Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Andrew Post, PT, DPT, about winning the 2024 APTA Outstanding Research Award.
