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Coding for Timed Codes

Over the years there has been much confusion over the coding of minutes when billing private payers. APTA recommends billing be consistent to all payers.

Functional Reach Test for Parkinson Disease (PD)

Mar 14, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures maximum distance an individual can reach forward while standing in a fixed position; used to assess stability.

APTA: Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2022/CPG

Related Resources PT Management of Parkinson Disease: Resources Click on the 3-dot link at right Pocket Guide  Podcast: Parkinson CPG Knowledge Translation Translations: Chinese, Greek See supplementary data section CPG+ Appraisal Rating 6 out of 7 (How was this rating made?)  Highlights This CPG provides

About the National Physical Therapy Examination

The NPTE is administered by FSBPT. You must pass the NPTE if you are seeking to become a licensed PT or PTA in the United States.

State Advocacy for Imaging Orders by Physical Therapist

Mar 12, 2026/Resource

This resource was developed to help APTA state chapters advocate for explicit authority for physical therapists to order imaging for patients.

Total Knee, Partial Disclosure?

Sep 1, 2019/Column

A PT faces a determination at discharge.

Advocacy: Why Should Students Care?

Feb 6, 2019/Podcast

Eliminating barriers to care. Protecting scope of practice. Reducing administrative burden. Those are just some of the issues for which APTA looks to lead change through advocacy. Justin Elliott, APTA’s Vice President of Government Affairs, discusses health care advocacy landscape, including why students

I See Me in You

Jun 1, 2021/Podcast

Defining Moment: A PT reflects on opening a clinic in an underserved neighborhood.

Public Service Award

Awards

This award recognizes public servants who have enhanced the profession of physical therapy.

AMA Survey on Practice Expense Begins in January

Dec 15, 2023/News

Don't miss this chance to provide input on a key area of payment.