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APTA Societies

APTA Societies comprise members who have served APTA in distinct capacities or who are Catherine Worthingham Fellows of APTA.

When to Use Group Therapy Under the Patient-Driven Payment Model

Jan 1, 2020/Article

Hearing that some SNFs have incorrectly used this provision to mandate 25% group therapy, APTA has developed guidance.

Beginning Oct. 1: Stop Using This ICD-10 Code for LBP

Sep 29, 2021/News

In a continuing press for codes that are more specific, a single, general LBP code has been replaced with several.

What to Consider Before Deciding to Participate in MIPS Cost Category

Mar 25, 2025/News

The participation deadline for the 2024 reporting year is March 31 — before performance feedback is available from CMS.

APTA Combined Sections Meeting

Be a part of the largest physical therapy conference in the nation!

Understanding ICD-10 (ICD-10-CM)

Sep 11, 2024/Open Access

Access answers to the most frequently asked questions on ICD-10.

$9.7 Million PCORI Grant Will Fund Research on Physical Therapy vs CBT for LBP

May 7, 2018/News

A recently announced $74 million grants program includes a $9.7 million award for a project focused on comparing physical therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of chronic nonspecific LBP. APTA member Julie Fritz, PT, PhD, is the principal investigator for the study.

Aetna Will Adopt PTA Pay Differential

Sep 12, 2023/News

The 15% reduction, set to begin Dec. 1, would mimic CMS cuts adopted in 2022. APTA is pressing Aetna to reconsider.

Thompson Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Used in the diagnosis of Achilles tendon rupture.

4-Square Step Test (FSST) for Vestibular Disorders

May 19, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures balance; ability to change directions while stepping.