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Understanding the Impact of Relative Value Units and the RUC on Physical Therapy

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

Uncompensated Care: An Ongoing Challenge

Oct 1, 2021/Column

This APTA Magazine article recaps results from an APTA member survey that explored the amount of time PTs spend engaging in coordination-of-care activities without receiving payment.

Elements of Documentation Within the Patient-Client Management Model

Jun 28, 2024/Article

The main documentation elements are: initial examination and evaluation, visit, reexamination, and conclusion of episode of care summary.

Definitions: Fraud, Abuse, and Waste

Aug 3, 2020/Article

Review and understand the key terms of health care fraud, abuse, and waste to prevent and mitigate risks in your practice.

Defining Moment: This Is Why I Do This

May 1, 2023/Column

One travel PT finds meaning in his second career and is enjoying the journey.

Advocacy for the Physical Therapy Profession

We are the leading voice of the profession with members of Congress, regulatory agencies, and commercial payers.

Viewpoints

Nov 1, 2017/Magazine

Ask Questions. Remember Wellness.

Embracing the Wall

Jun 1, 2017/Column

Barriers are inevitable. They needn't be roadblocks.

Financial Health and Money Matters

May 20, 2020/Podcast

Financial experts Kevin Soehner from Enrich and Alexander Macielak, Laurel Road discuss tools available in the APTA Financial Solutions Center.

New National Academies Report Calls for Better Research on Women's Health Issues

Aug 9, 2024/News

Many women's health issues that are understudied could benefit from PT-led interventions.