CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : Changes to documentation by PTA

CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : Changes to documentation by PTA http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:48:29 +0000 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:11:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1211 <![CDATA[CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ <![CDATA[Changes to documentation by PTA : From my understanding, the physical...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1211&PID=1702&title=changes-to-documentation-by-pta#1702 Author: Ask a PT
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Posted: Feb 25 2013 at 1:11pm

From my understanding, the physical therapist is the only professional that is able to make the determination of the diagnosis. The PT performs the evaluation, reassessment and interpretation. The PTA follows the plan of care of the PT. At our facility, the PT must perform the 2 week reassessment and monthly notes. The PTA is to communicate with the PT if the plan of care needs to be changed or modified. The PT will document any changes in the patient's chart as necessary.

I am not familiar with the rules and regulations in IL but here is the link to WI regulations: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/pt/5.pdf

Edited by Ask a PT - Feb 25 2013 at 1:12pm]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:11:33 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1211&PID=1702&title=changes-to-documentation-by-pta#1702 <![CDATA[Changes to documentation by PTA : I have searched the internet and...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1211&PID=1694&title=changes-to-documentation-by-pta#1694 Author: DCole
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Posted: Feb 22 2013 at 9:14am

I have searched the internet and the IL practice act but cannot find an answer to this...

If during the course of treatment, a PTA identifies additional areas of concern/deficit, can the PTA add a diagnosis code to the treatment note?

If not, must the patient be seen and the subsequent documentation be performed by a PT in order to add said diagnoses to the POC?

This is irregardless of insurer.]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:14:48 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1211&PID=1694&title=changes-to-documentation-by-pta#1694