N.M. Admin. Code § 16.20.10.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 16.20.10.8 - DIRECT CARE REQUIREMENTS

A physical therapist shall refer a patient to the patient's licensed health care provider if:

A. After thirty (30) days of initiating physical therapy intervention, the patient has not made measurable or functional improvement with respect to the primary complaints of the patient; provided that the thirty (30)-day limit shall not apply to:

(1) treatment provided for a condition related to a chronic, neuromuscular or developmental condition for a patient previously diagnosed by a licensed health care provider as having a chronic, neuromuscular or developmental condition;

(2) services provided for health promotion, wellness, ftness or maintenance purposes; or

(3) services provided to a patient who is participating in a program pursuant to an individual education plan or individual family service plan under federal law; or

B. At any time, the physical therapist has reason to believe the patient has symptoms or conditions requiring treatment that is beyond the scope of practice of the physical therapist.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.20.10.8

12-15-97; 16.20.10.8 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 20.10.8, 08-31-00, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 18, September 29, 2015, eff. 10/10/2015