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What You Need to Know About Physical Therapy Billing

What are the codes? The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) According to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), a medical practitioner – including a physical therapist – must have proven the need for his services through accurate diagnoses and in accordance to ICD’s latest rulings, before billing a patient. These billings are often executed with special reference to ICD billing codes – the most popular the being the ICD-10. And while choosing the exact bill for the condition might prove herculean, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has advised that the code which most closely defines a given condition should be used. Before proceeding with other aspects of therapy billing, it is important to familiarize with the terminologies in this field.… Read more

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What Does A Physical Therapy Treatment Entails

The intricacies of the physical therapy treatment One debilitating sickness, an impairing accident, a recent complicated surgery or a genetically inherited physical problem; any of these can alter one’s physical integrity to the point where normal social functioning just isn’t possible anymore. At this moment, there may be a need for intense and regular physical therapy treatment. This practice aims at helping the patient recover from any recent traumas as well as increase his physical functioning altogether, regardless of the problems affecting him. Some of the areas a therapist will cover include but not limited to:… Read more

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Physical Therapy

Physical therapy, which is also known as physiotherapy is a medical care forte that provides physical rehabilitation and relief treatment to people with certain bodily dysfunctions. Physical therapy is conducted using body strength and movements, exercise and therapy using voluntary manual movements. Most forms of physiotherapy also include electrotherapy. In short, the primary function of physical therapy is to have relief in movements that would not have been possible. The professional who conducts physiotherapy is known as a physical therapist. The physical therapist ensures that his treatment will bring more mobility and freedom in his patient’s maneuver. Physical therapy is carried out after diagnosis, prognosis and a detailed therapy plan are in place. Other than medical purposes, physical therapy holds many other useful applications such as research and education. PT is a branch of a wide array of study that involves and bodily movements, other similar branches include yoga and other meditating exercises. Physical therapy, being a primary care treatment in itself, may also be used in correspondence to other related medical services.… Read more

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What You Need to Know About Physical Therapy Billing

What Does A Physical Therapy Treatment Entails

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