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Effective Documentation for Physical Therapy Professionals, Second Edition

ISBN: 9780071664042 | 0071664041

Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical
Pub. Date: 5/23/2011

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Comprehensive textbook for the documentation material required in all Physical Therapy programs. Physical Therapy is one of the fastest growing professions in the US; if they want to get paid by third parties, they need to have a solid understanding of documentation. This book covers every aspect of documentation including reimbursement and billing, coding, legal issues, PT and PTA communication, as well as utilization review and quality assurance.Market / Audience Primary market are the 30,000 PT students based in the US, attending 210 program... MOREs. Secondary market: 155,000 clinicians currently practicing.The primary market for this book, students, has grown by 33% since 2003, when the first edition was published.About the Book From exercise prescriptions to patient evaluations, insurance forms, billing, and much more'�Effective Documentation for Physical Therapy Professionalsis your best choice for learning when, what, and how to document. Included are every essential aspect of documentation and many sample documents.The easy-to-follow format gives you the professional guidelines, codes, and methodology you need to provide expert documentation.Key Selling Features Includes all aspects of documentation including reimbursement and billing, coding, legal issues, PT-PT and PT-PTA communication, and utilization review/quality assurance. Sample documentation content, forms, exercises and questions are provided as appropriate. Uses current APTA terminology and all pertinent professional association regulations. Includes SOAP guidelines and examples as well as standardized forms and assessment tools The most up-to-date, comprehensive documentation book for Physical Therapy students and practitioners on the market. Contains plenty of examples and exercises to provide practical knowledge to users of the text.Author Profiles Eric Shamus, MS, PT, CSCShas taught national and international continuing education courses on Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, with a focus on documentation and reimbursement. He is presently a professor at Nova Southeastern University, and works at an outpatient orthopedic facility in Fort Lauderdale.Debra F Stern, PT, MSM, DBA,is an Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She serves as a clinical instructor with a focus on geriatrics, neuromuscular disorders, and also coordinates service learning experiences for the school's PT department. She received her BS in Physical Therapy from SUNY Buffalo, her MSM from Rollins College, and her DBAS at Nova Southeastern.

A comprehensive textbook covering every aspect of the documentation process required in physical therapy practice Effective Documentation for Physical Therapy Professionalsgives physical therapy students a solid understanding of the professional guidelines, codes, and methodology needed to provide expert documentation within their field. Filled with sample forms and documentation content, the book covers all major aspects of the subject, including reimbursement and billing, coding, legalities, PT and PTA communication, and quality assurance.Features Incorporates current APTA terminology and all pertinent professional association regulations Includes numerous sample forms and documents Contains a wealth of examples and exercises to provide students with a working knowledge of documentationThe content you need to understand every aspect of the documentation process: Chapter 1. Introduction, Purpose and General Rules for Health Management (Medical Record Keeping) Chapter 2. Record Organization and General Principles Chapter 3. Application of Models for Organization and Guidelines for Content Chapter 4. Component Requirements Chapter 5. Coding and Documentation Chapter 6. Standardized Forms and Content Chapter 7. Legal Issues in the Medical Record Chapter 8. MDS Purpose and Components Chapter 9. Medicare and Non-Medicare Content Principles Chapter 10. Pediatric Documentation Chapter 11. The Electronic Medical Record or Computerized Patient Record Chapter 12. Utilization Review and Utilization Management Appendix A: Abbreviations Appendix B: CMS 700 Form Appendix C: CMS FOrms 1450 and 1500 with Instructions Appendix D: ICD-9 Code Terms Appendix E: APTA Guidelines for Physical Therapy Appendix F: Goal Writing Exercise Appendix G: Note Writing Exercise Appendix H: Documentation Content Exercise Appendix I: Physical Therapy Note Examples

"Everything the physical therapists needs to know about the documentation process in one clear, concise, easy-to-follow text Effective Documentation for Physical Therapy Professionals is your best choice for gaining a solid understanding of the entire physical therapy documentation process. There is no faster or easier way to learn the when, what, and how of physical therapy documentation than this trusted guide. The second edition has been updated to include the most recent professional guidelines, codes, and methodologies and covers timely subjects such as Medicare, electronic record keeping, legal issues, pediatric documentation, utilization review and management, and much more.With Effective Documentation for Physical Therapy Professionals, you will learn how to incorporate all of the general principles of documentation and health information management in order to effectively maintain and organize records, record appropriate information, and receive proper reimbursement based on the documentation content. Master All Aspects of PT Documentation With: APTA Standards and Guidelines,Medicare,Home Health,Electronic Record Keeping,ICF Model and Application,Pediatrics,Legal Issues,Utilization Review & Management,SNF: RUGS and MDS,Sample Documentation Content,Initial Examination and Evaluation Criteria,Continuum of Care Content and Goal Writing Exercises, Documentation Aspects of Supervising PTAs, Abbreviations, Reimbursement, ICD9 and CPT Codes and Application, Chapter Review Questions, Content Principles"--Provided by publisher.

Chapter 1. Introduction, Background, Purpose and General Rules for Health Information Management (Medical Record Keeping)Chapter 2. Record Organization and General PrinciplesChapter 3. Application of Models for Organization and Guidelines for ContentChapter 4. Content Standardization/Component RequirementsChapter 5. Coding and DocumentationChapter 6. Home Health DocumentationChapter 7. Legal Issues in the Medical RecordChapter 8. MDS Purpose and ComponentsChapter 9. Medicare and Non... MORE

Author Profiles
Eric Shamus, MS, PT, CSCS has taught national and international continuing education courses on Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, with a focus on documentation and reimbursement. He is presently a professor at Nova Southeastern University, and works at an outpatient orthopedic facility in Fort Lauderdale.

Debra F Stern, PT, MSM, DBA, is an Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She serves as a clinical instructor with a focus on geriatrics, neuromuscular disorders, and also coordinates service learning experiences for the school's PT department. She received her BS in Physical Therapy from SUNY Buffalo, her MSM from Rollins College, and her DBAS at Nova Southeastern.

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