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Beyond the Basics - Putting Aquatic Therapy into Practice

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1.  The CPT code for Aquatic Therapy with exercise is: 97116 97112 97113 98112

2.  The key ingredients to a successful aquatic therapy program are all EXCEPT: Order is signed by a physician Requires the skills of a therapist The aquatic therapy promotes weight reduction Plan of care is functional

3.  Aquatic Therapy would be appropriate for patients with all of the following conditions EXCEPT: Open Wounds Arthritis Chronic Pain Joint Replacement

4.  To stretch a joint in the aquatic therapy environment, you can use the principle of ___________________. Hydrostatic pressure Joint Mobilization Buoyancy Contract release technique

5.  CMS allows a fiscal intermediary or carrier to make determinations of coverage and these are referred to as: Local Coverage Determinations Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Ohio Department of Health ADRs

6.  According to CMS, in order for therapy to be considered skilled, all of the following could apply EXCEPT: Under the direct supervision of a therapist Services are complex Patients perform activities independently Signed off by a NP or MD

7.  Which of the following is a way to progress your patient in the aquatic therapy environment? Increase buoyancy forces Increase lever arm Decrease surface area Decrease lever arm

8.  All of the following are key to the success of your documentation for aquatic therapy EXCEPT: Clear documentation of progress Standardized testing Evidence based practice Exercises for overall fitness

9.  To help prove the functional impact of the aquatic therapy, when able, it is appropriate to give your patients all of the following EXCEPT: A role checklist An Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC) Standardized testing More treatment time in the pool

10.  During aquatic therapy, your patient may have a decrease in edema. This is due to which principle of water? Hydrostatic pressure Refraction Buoyancy Specific Heat