In Physical Therapy Cases, If a Coder Bills for Supervised

question 2

Multiple Choice

In physical therapy cases, if a coder bills for supervised attendance:

• A) the therapist must be in constant attendance with the patient.
• B) the therapist must be supervised by a physician.
• C) one-on-one direct contact by the therapist is not required.
• D) one-on-one direct contact by the therapist is required.

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Definitions:

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Voluntarily causing one's own demise.

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A psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors, aiming to change negative thought patterns and behaviors.