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Sep 8, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
HOD P07-26-35-08: APTA supports the Doctor of Physical Therapy, or DPT, as the professional degree required for graduation and eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in the United States.
May 1, 2026/Test & Measure
Sep 1, 2025/CPG
May 1, 2026/Resource
Locum tenens allows a PT to bring in another licensed PT to treat Medicare patients and bill Medicare through the practice provider number.
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.
Federal regulations are in place to guard against providers intentionally interfering with or discouraging patient access to electronic health information. This page helps you understand the term and evaluate your practice for risk.
When billing most third parties for physical therapist services, CPT codes are needed to describe the services that were rendered.
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.
Solid documentation can demonstrate that you met or exceeded the standard care and can help you mitigate your risks.
