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Physical Therapy's Voice in Key Quality Measurement, Coding Groups Grows

Sep 29, 2023/News

APTA members are informing key decisions in a rapidly evolving area of health care regulation.

Achilles Tendon Palpation Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to determine the presence or absence of Achilles tendinopathy.

Final 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: What You Need to Know, Part 3

Nov 8, 2022/Article

In our final installment: MIPS, quality measures, MIPS Value Pathways, and more.

Identifying the Correct Codes for ICD-10 (ICD-10-CM)

Access guidelines and information on how to identify the correct codes for ICD-10.

APTA Presses for Inclusion of CPT Codes in UHC Prior Authorization Reforms

Sep 25, 2026/Article

Following UnitedHealthcare's Sept. 1 announcement eliminating 30% of prior authorization requirements for many of its plans, APTA reviewed the policy and found that none of the codes commonly used in physical therapy were included among the reductions. APTA members raised similar concerns after media

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy Management of Older Adults With Hip Fracture (CPG+)

Feb 1, 2021/CPG

Provides evidence-based recommendations for physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and assessment of outcome in adults with hip fracture.

A Closer Look: Productivity Measurement in Acute Care Physical Therapy

Jun 25, 2024/Resource

In response to the 2021 APTA House of Delegates position and charge related to productivity standards, an APTA Association Leadership Scholars paper was developed based on a survey distributed to members of APTA Acute Care in June of 2022.

Busting Payment Myths, Part 8: Wherefore the Payment Cut?

Jan 29, 2021/Perspective

PTs are facing Medicare payment cuts. But what does that really mean?

Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms Differ by Age Group

Mar 28, 2023/Review

Study compared PPCS patients ages 12-65 using nine tests measuring ocular, cervical, and vestibular function.

Cognitive Screenings Inconsistent In Post-Acute Therapy Care

Mar 6, 2023/Review

Study compares patients discharged to skilled nursing, inpatient rehabilitation, and home health facilities.