1. Actual street name and number, city, state, and zip code of where a patient lives and not a post office box number. 2. Actual location of a building and not a post office box number.
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physical examination (PE or PX)
Objective inspection and/or testing of organ systems or body areas of a patient by a physician to obtain a diagnosis or, if necessary, referral to a specialist.
Physical examination provision
Clause in an insurance policy that gives the insurer the right to have the insured examined by a physician of the insurer’s choice and paid by the insurer.
Physical status modifier
In CPT coding, a two-character alphanumeric add-on code placed after the usual anesthesia procedure code number to indicate the physical condition of the patient’s health at the time of anesthesia delivery (e.g., normal, healthy patient; mild or severe systemic disease).
physical therapist (PT)
Individual who is state licensed to practice in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of physical impairments through the use of special exercise, application of heat or cold, and other physical modalities.
physical therapy (PT)
Treatment of injury and disease by mechanical means such as use of heat, light, exercise, and massage.
Physical therapy modality
Method of application of, or the employment of, a therapeutic agent or regimen to give treatment to assist in rehabilitating or restoring function to the body after an illness or injury.
Physical therapy services
Treatments for injuries and diseases consisting of cold, shortwave and microwave diathermy and ultrasonic heat, hydrotherapy, electric stimulation, light, exercise, and massage to restore function to the body. Services also include evaluation and program planning.
Physically clean claim
Insurance claims with no staples or highlighted areas. The bar code area has not been deformed.
Physician
1. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) who, through education, training, and internship is licensed under state law to practice medicine and may diagnose and render treatment to individuals. 2. In workers’ compensation cases, providers of care include state-licensed medical doctors, psychologists, optometrists, dentists, podiatrists, chiropractors, and acupuncturists.