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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.

Documentation: Risk Management

Solid documentation can demonstrate that you met or exceeded the standard care and can help you mitigate your risks.

Defining Cash Practice

The term “cash practice” can be confusing because it is often used to describe a variety of physical therapy business models.

Coding Interpretations: Group Therapy Patient Scenarios

APTA provides its interpretation of the one-on-one and group codes, using patient care scenarios and an analysis of the proper coding for them. Although these scenarios have been submitted to CMS, APTA has received no response from the agency as to its agreement or disagreement with APTA's interpretations.

Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Nonoperative Management of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sep 1, 2025/CPG

Global Strategy for Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of COPD

Feb 12, 2026/CPG

Instruction Guide: Physical Therapy Observation Log

The observation log is a valuable tool for physical therapy students to document their hands-on experiences and reflections in various clinical settings.

Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Management of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy

Jul 12, 2024/CPG

Therapeutic Management of Pediatric Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder: An Evidence-Based Care Guideline

Oct 3, 2025/CPG

This evidence-based care guideline from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital provides recommendations for therapeutic management of pediatric and adolescent joint hypermobility and hypermobility spectrum disorder, including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. It does not address children and adolescents with

Hand Pain and Sensory Deficits: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Clinical Practice Guidelines

Feb 12, 2026/CPG