Introduction to the PT Evaluation Codes
Presented by Rick Gawenda
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This course will teach participants the definitions of key words associated with the physical therapy evaluation CPT codes to enable them to select the appropriate physical therapy evaluation CPT code based on complexity. In addition, the course will teach participants how to correctly identify and list what elements were addressed during the examination portion of the physical therapy evaluation.
Learning Objectives
- Recall definitions associated with the PT evaluation CPT codes
- List the eight chapters associated with body structures per the ICF
- Name the eight chapters associated with body functions per the ICF
- Identify activity limitations and participation restrictions a patient may have due to their diagnosis/condition
Meet your instructor
Rick Gawenda
Rick Gawenda is founder and president of Gawenda Seminars & Consulting, Inc. He graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in physical therapy from Wayne State University in Detroit. Rick is director of finance for a physical therapist–owned private practice with multiple offices located in Southern California. In addition,…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Definitions Associated With the Physical Therapy Evaluation Codes
This chapter will teach participants the definitions of the terms associated with the PT evaluation CPT codes.
2. Body Structures
This chapter will teach participants the eight chapters of body structures per the Internal Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.
3. Body Functions
This chapter will teach participants the eight chapters of body functions per the Internal Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.
4. Activities and Participation
This chapter will teach participants the nine chapters of activity limitations and participation restrictions per the Internal Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.
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