California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 1 - General Acute Care Hospitals
Article 6 - Supplemental Services
Section 70555 - Physical Therapy Service Definition
Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 70555
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Physical therapy service means those services to a patient by or under the supervision of a physical therapist to achieve and maintain the highest functional level with appropriate staff, space, equipment and supplies. Physical therapy services include but are not limited to:
(1) Providing the physician with an initial written evaluation of the patient's rehabilitation potential.
(2) Applying muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.
(3) Treating patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function.
(4) Assisting patients to achieve and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, sound, water, light, ice, and electricity.
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