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Medicare Part B Documentation Requirements

Physical therapists must be mindful of the following documentation requirements for Medicare Part B. The following summarizes the documentation requirements required under Medicare Part B. Please refer to CMS’ Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Chapter 15 Section 220.3 for detailed guidance on Medicare’s

Compliance Matters: Where the Improvement Myth Remains the Standard

Apr 1, 2020/Column

More nonfederal payers must consider changing their policies. Here's what APTA is doing and how you can help.

Self-Insured Health Plans and Physical Therapist Services

Jun 1, 2016/Column

Should you tap the market? Some points to consider.

Discover How You Can Celebrate APTA's Centennial in 2021

Dec 1, 2020/Feature

You're invited to multiple events to mark APTA's 100th birthday and the future of physical therapy.

APTA 2022 CSM: Calling All ‘Pandemic Whisperers’ To Address Ethical Challenges

Feb 4, 2022/Article

The 53rd McMillan Lecture focused on ways the pandemic has highlighted the need to fully integrate ethics into the profession's identity.

Viewpoints: December 2021

Dec 1, 2021/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and answers to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.

Documentation: Conclusion of the Episode of Care Summary

Discharge documentation should include the reason for the episode conclusion, the date of the episode conclusion, and an relevant objective or subjective information related to the patient's status. Some federal and non-federal payers governmental bodies and payors may require a discharge note for the

APTA-Backed Bipartisan House Bill Takes Aim at PTA Differential

Oct 13, 2021/News

The SMART Act would delay implementation, spare rural and underserved areas, and relieve PTA supervision burdens.

Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)

Jun 15, 2022/Test & Measure

The MNA is a 6-item screening tool used to identify risk of malnutrition among older adults (aged 65+).

Would You Recognize the Symptoms of ALS?

Jun 21, 2023/Article

When it comes to ALS, early diagnosis is important. Be aware of the indicators.