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therapy assistant services out of state, an out-of-state physical therapy assistant must

(1) have an active license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the jurisdiction in which services are provided;

(2) provide proof of enrollment as a Medicaid provider in the jurisdiction in which the services are provided or documentation from that jurisdiction that physical therapy assistants are not enrolled as Medicaid providers in that jurisdiction; and

(3) be enrolled separately with the department as a rendering provider under 7 AAC 105.210. (Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.030 AS 47.07.040 7 AAC 115.310. Physical therapy services. (a) Payment for physical therapy services is limited to

(1) evaluations;

(2) physical agents;

(3) massage and manipulation;

(4) therapeutic exercise;

(5) hydrotherapy; and

(6) other forms of treatment for rehabilitation and restoration of normal bodily functions following acute physical illness or acute physical trauma. (b) The department will pay for physical therapy services and supplies

(1) that are identified in the Fee Schedule for Therapy Services, adopted by reference in 7 AAC 160.900; and

(2) if those services, except the initial evaluation, are

(A) prescribed by a physician, an advanced practice registered nurse, a physician assistant, or another licensed health care professional, within the scope of the practitioner’s