[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 42, Volume 3]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 42CFR486.157]

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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH
 
  CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
                  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 
PART 486_CONDITIONS FOR COVERAGE OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES FURNISHED BY 
SUPPLIERS--Table of Contents
 
Subpart D_Conditions for Coverage: Outpatient Physical Therapy Services 
        Furnished by Physical Therapists in Independent Practice
 
Sec. 486.157  Condition for coverage: Physical therapy services.

    The physical therapist in independent practice provides an adequate 
program of physical therapy services and has the facilities and 
equipment necessary to carry out the services offered.
    (a) Standard: Adequate program. The physical therapist will be 
considered to have an adequate physical therapy program when services 
can be provided, utilizing therapeutic exercise and the modalities of 
heat, cold, water, and electricity; patient evaluations are conducted; 
and tests and measurements of strength, balance, endurance, range of 
motion, and activities of daily living are administered.
    (b) Standard: Supervision of physical therapy services. Physical 
therapy services are provided by, or under the supervision of, a 
qualified physical therapist.

[41 FR 20865, May 21, 1976, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 42 
FR 52826, Sept. 30, 1977. Redesignated and amended at 60 FR 2326, 2329, 
Jan. 9, 1995]