Ind. Code § 25-27-1-2.5
Evaluations and treatment without referral; exceptions; testing certification
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Current — January 1, 2023
As of January 1, 2018
Sec. 2.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a physical therapist may evaluate and treat an individual during a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) calendar days beginning with the date of the initiation of treatment without a referral from a provider described in section 2(b) of this chapter. However, if the individual needs additional treatment from the physical therapist after twenty-four (24) calendar days, the physical therapist shall obtain a referral from the individual's provider, as described in section 2(b) of this chapter.
Sec. 2.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a physical therapist may evaluate and treat an individual during a period not to exceed forty-two (42) calendar days beginning with the date of the initiation of treatment without a referral from a provider described in section 2(b) of this chapter. However, if the individual needs additional treatment from the physical therapist after forty-two (42) calendar days, the physical therapist shall obtain a referral from the individual's provider, as described in section 2(b) of this chapter.
(b) A physical therapist may not perform spinal manipulation of the spinal column or the vertebral column unless:
(b) A physical therapist may not perform spinal manipulation of the spinal column or the vertebral column unless:
(1) the physical therapist is acting on the order or referral of a physician, an osteopath, or a chiropractor; and
(1) the physical therapist is acting on the order or referral of a physician, an osteopathic physician, or a chiropractor; and
(2) the referring physician, osteopath, or chiropractor has examined the patient before issuing the order or referral.
(2) the referring physician, osteopathic physician, or chiropractor has examined the patient before issuing the order or referral.
(c) A physical therapist who conducts testing using electrophysiologic or electrodiagnostic testing must obtain and maintain the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Clinical Electrophysiologic Specialist Certification.
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