D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7107

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Rule 29-7107 - PHYSICAL THERAPY

7107.1

In accordance with 42 C.F.R. § 440.110(a), Medicaid reimbursable physical therapy (PT) services shall be provided by a qualified physical therapist or PT assistant and shall also comply with the requirements set forth in the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revisions Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986, as amended (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code §§ 3-1201et seq.), implementing rules, and any subsequent amendments thereto.

7107.2

Each provider of Medicaid reimbursable PT services shall:

(a) Be a licensed physical therapist or be a physical therapy assistant working under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, and have a Bachelor's Masters, and/or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy; and

(b) Undergo an annual purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test to confirm that he or she is free from tuberculosis.

7107.3

Each provider of Medicaid reimbursable individual and group PT services shall:

(a) Provide a comprehensive screening, evaluation, and assessment to measure the child's strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor functions;

(b) Develop and describe treatment plans that explain the treatment strategies including direct therapy and monitoring requirements, instruments, instructions, and anticipated outcomes;

(c) Address the promotion of sensorimotor function through enhancement of musculoskeletal status, neurobehavioral organization, perceptual and motor development, cardiopulmonary status, and effective environmental adaptation;

(d) Obtain, interpret, and integrate information appropriate to program planning, that is intended to prevent, alleviate, and/or mitigate movement dysfunction and related functional problems;

(e) Provide individual and group services intended to prevent, alleviate, and/or mitigate movement dysfunction and related functional problems; and

(f) Provide family training, education, and support provided to assist the family of the child in understanding the special needs of the child as related to PT services and enhancing the child's development.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7107

Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 8122 (August 8, 2014)

Authority: An Act to enable the District of Columbia to receive federal financial assistance under Title XIX of the Social Security Act for a medical assistance program, and for other purposes, approved December 27, 1967 (81 Stat. 744; D.C. Official Code § 1-307.02 (2012 Repl.)) and Section 6(6) of the Department of Health Care Finance Establishment Act of 2007, effective February 27, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-109; D.C. Official Code § 7-771.05(6) (2012 Repl.)).