Physical Therapy Evaluation Reference Table 97161 97162 …

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How to use this guide: Physical Therapy evaluations require the following components in selecting the correct Evaluation level History, Examination, Clinical Presentation, and Clinical Decision Making. Additional guiding factors include coordination, consultation, and collaboration of care consistent with the nature of the problem and the needs of the patient. The Table inside summarizes the requirements for reporting Physical Therapy Evaluation Guide to the 3 Levels of Physical Therapy Evaluation971619716297163Three codes 97161 , 97162 , and 97163 are used for Physical Therapy Evaluation . 2020 American Physical Therapy Association. All rights reserved. Physical Therapy Evaluation Reference TablePhysical Therapy Evaluation Reference TableCPT Code971619716297163Required Components (all are required in selecting Evaluation level)Historyno personal factors and/or comorbidities X1-2 personal factors and/or comorbiditiesX3 or more personal factors and/or comorbiditiesXExamination of body system(s) (elements include body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions)addressing 1-2 elementsXaddressing a total of 3 or more elementsXaddressing a total of 4 or more elementsXClinical PresentationStableXEvolvingXUnstable XClinical Decision Making (complexity)lowmoderatehighDevelopment of Plan of CareAdditional Guiding FactorsCoordinati

Physical therapy evaluations require the following components in selecting the correct evaluation level — History, Examination, Clinical Presentation, and Clinical Decision Making. Additional …

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