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State Regulations provide links to pertinent sections of each state workers’ compensation authority website, as well as answers to commonly asked questions regarding coverage of physical therapy services in workers’ compensation.
A major factor influencing payment for physical therapist services is how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services values and reimburses Current Procedural Terminology, or CPT, codes. CMS uses Relative Value Units, or RVUs, within the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale, or RBRVS, payment system
Jan 24, 2024/Review
The APTA-backed changes put needed guardrails on prior authorization processes.
Oct 8, 2024/News
CMS is offering flexibility in some regulatory requirements as well as advance or accelerated payment to affected states.
Sep 24, 2025/News
After advocacy efforts from APTA staff and members, Anthem has changed its reimbursement policy so that PTs are no longer required to document start and stop times for each CPT code.
May 19, 2023/News
The new coverage determination means more beneficiaries have access to power elevation equipment for power wheelchairs.
APTA members can save up to 29% on their liability insurance, which provides broad coverage designed for physical therapists.
Oct 1, 2016/Column
Highlights and resources for navigating the changes.
Mar 23, 2021/News
APTA's Centennial Lecture Series launches on March 26 with an exploration of how the profession can get ready for the inevitable.
Oct 12, 2022/Roundup
In advance of APTA's Oct. 28-29 long COVID live online course, food for thought (and practice).
