ICD-10 Code M94.9: Disorder of cartilage, unspecified
ICD-10 Code M94.9 covers a cartilage disorder that’s confirmed but not yet specified by type or location. Coders in orthopedics, physical therapy, sports medicine, and primary care reach for it most often during an initial workup, before imaging narrows the diagnosis. This guide covers the code’s ICD-10-CM hierarchy, its ICD-9 crosswalk, and the documentation payers […]
Elbow stiffness exercises handout
Download your free elbow stiffness exercises handout Elbow Stiffness Exercises Handout A patient-ready guide with step-by-step elbow rehabilitation exercises, covering range of motion, stretching, and strengthening for recovery after injury or surgery. Download template Elbow stiffness is one of the most common problems after a fracture, surgery, or a long spell in a cast or […]
ASIA Impairment Scale
Download your free ASIA Impairment Scale worksheet A standardized clinical assessment form for evaluating sensory and motor function in spinal cord injury, with comprehensive scoring instructions for determining AIS grades A-E and neurological level of injury. Download template The ASIA Impairment Scale (AIS) is the gold standard for grading spinal cord injury severity across rehabilitation, […]
Shockwave therapy aftercare instructions (acoustic wave therapy)
Download your free acoustic wave therapy (AWT) aftercare instructions template A ready-to-use aftercare instruction template covering post-treatment care protocols, activity restrictions, expected side effects, a contraindication checklist, and follow-up scheduling guidance for acoustic wave therapy across aesthetic and musculoskeletal indications. Download template Acoustic wave therapy (AWT), also called shockwave therapy, uses acoustic pressure waves to […]
Adductor strain exercises: a phase-based rehab handout
Download your free adductor strain exercises handout A phase-based rehabilitation guide covering isometric, concentric, and eccentric strengthening exercises, stretching protocols, injury grading, and return-to-sport progressions with dosage guidance for clinicians and patients. Download template Adductor strain exercises rebuild strength in the inner-thigh muscles after a groin pull, progressing from gentle isometric holds to high-load eccentric […]
CPT code 98980: RTM billing, time rules, and reimbursement
CPT Code 98980 covers the first 20 minutes of RTM treatment management per month. Learn billing rules, time requirements, documentation, and reimbursement rates.
30-Second chair stand test: Measure strength and balance
Download your free 30-second chair stand test A standardized functional assessment form covering patient positioning, scoring criteria, fall risk interpretation, and normative reference values by age and sex. Download template The 30-second chair stand test, also called the 30-second sit-to-stand test or chair rise test, is a standardized functional assessment that counts how many times […]
Ankle radiograph results template
A structured ankle radiograph template covering AP, mortise, and lateral views, Weber fracture classification, and soft tissue findings.
Agility T-test: Protocol, norms and printable template
Download your free agility T-test A standardized assessment tool for evaluating multidirectional movement capabilities, coordination, and agility performance. Includes protocol instructions, normative reference data, scoring guidelines, and return-to-sport application for sports medicine and physical therapy practices. Download template The agility t-test (also written agility t test, or nicknamed the T-drill in strength and conditioning circles) […]
Achilles tendon rupture treatment guidelines handout
Download a free Achilles tendon rupture treatment guidelines handout covering rehab phases, weight-bearing progression, exercise protocols, and return-to-sport criteria.