Medicare Payment Changes: 2022
Jan 7, 2022/Resource
We've compiled a summary on the numerous changes to 2022 Medicare regulations related to payment under the Physician Fee Schedule, the PTA differential, remote therapeutic monitoring codes, and more.
Long COVID
Sep 23, 2022/Clinical Summary
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. As of July 19, 2022, over 559 million cases of COVID-19 and 6.3 million deaths have been confirmed.
Asthma
Jan 20, 2015/Clinical Summary
PTs provide skilled examinations, therapeutic interventions, and education that have the potential to help people with asthma.
Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
Jun 13, 2016/Clinical Summary
THA to improve hip joint stability, mobility, locomotion, and quality of life is considered one of the most successful surgical procedures.
Test of Playfulness (ToP)
Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures the concept of playfulness by assessing four elements considered to contribute to the construct of playfulness.
Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT)
Oct 1, 2019/Test & Measure
The Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT) measures fingertip dexterity and gross movement coordination of the fingers, hands, and arms. It was first introduced by Joseph Tiffin in 1948 as a functional assessment screen for hand dexterity in applicants for assembly-line work.
Dementia
May 29, 2017/Clinical Summary
PTs work with patients with dementia to address mobility and strength limitations, minimize fall risk factors, and enhance the patient’s quality of life.