PT/OT Basics
What two things determine the PT/OT PDPM group?
Clinical category + Section GG functional score.
Independent generally converts to how many PDPM functional points?
Name the three main SLP factors.
Acute Neurologic condition, SLP-related comorbidity, and cognitive impairment.
What is Code 05
This score indicates Setup or Clean-Up Assistance.
A resident eats their entire meal independently after the tray is placed within reach. What GG score should be recorded for eating?
05 – Setup or clean-up assistance
What is the PT/OT functional score range?
0–24.
Partial/moderate assistance converts to how many points?
What two additional issues are checked for SLP classification?
Swallowing disorder and mechanically altered diet.
What is Code 04
This score indicates Supervision or Touching Assistance.
A resident walks 10 feet independently without verbal cues, touching assistance, or physical help. What is the GG score?
06 – Independent
A Medical Management patient has a GG score of 8. What is the PT/OT group?
TJ
Dependent converts to how many points?
Zero SLP factors + neither swallowing issue nor altered diet = what group?
SA
What is Code 03
This score indicates Partial/Moderate Assistance.
A resident transfers from bed to chair while the therapist stands nearby and gives verbal safety cues but does not physically assist.
04 – Supervision or touching assistance
A Major Joint Replacement patient has a GG score of 15. What is the PT/OT group?
TC
Does a higher Section GG functional score mean the patient is more or less independent?
More independent
Two SLP factors + either swallowing disorder or altered diet = what group?
SH
What is Code 02
This score indicates Substantial/Maximal Assistance.
During a sit-to-stand transfer, the resident performs most of the effort, but the therapist provides some lifting assistance.
03 – Partial/moderate assistance
An Acute Neurologic patient has a GG score of 4. What is the PT/OT group?
TM
A patient has a GG score of 12 and is Other Orthopedic. What PT/OT group do they fall into?
TG
Three SLP factors + both swallowing disorder and mechanically altered diet = what group?
SL
What is Code 01
This score indicates Dependent.
A resident cannot demonstrate stair climbing because the facility does not have access to the equipment or environment needed to assess it.
10 – Not attempted due to environmental restriction