5 Important Components of EMR your PT Practice Needs

CPT to RVU Calculator

Use this calculator to quickly determine the total wRVU (Work Relative Value Units) based on the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code and number of units billed. This tool helps you assess the value of services provided and can be useful for billing and productivity tracking.

Choose the appropriate CPT code for the procedure performed.

Enter the number of units billed for the selected CPT code.

Timed Up and Go (TUG) Calculator

The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is a simple and widely-used assessment to evaluate mobility, balance, and fall risk. This calculator helps you interpret your results based on completion time, age, and health condition

Time to Complete (seconds): Age (years): Health Condition (1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent):

Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test Reference Table

Time (seconds)	Interpretation	Risk Category
Under 10	Normal	Low Risk
10 - 19	Normal for Older Adults	Low Risk
20 - 29	Borderline	Moderate Risk
30 or more	Abnormal	High Risk
Over 45	Severely Abnormal	Very High Risk

Gait Speed Calculator: Assess Your Walking Speed

Calculate Your Gait Speed

Enter Distance: Enter Time:

Your Gait Speed is: -

Gait Speed Reference Table

Understanding your gait speed can help assess mobility and health. Use the table below to compare your result with typical walking speeds for different age groups.

Age Group	Men's Gait Speed (m/s)	Women's Gait Speed (m/s)
Young Adults (20-40 years)	1.2 - 1.4	1.2 - 1.4
Middle-aged Adults (40-60 years)	1.1 - 1.3	1.1 - 1.3
Older Adults (60-80 years)	0.9 - 1.2	0.8 - 1.1
Very Elderly (80+ years)	0.7 - 1.0	0.6 - 0.9

Therapy Productivity Calculator

Productivity Based on Billing Units

Time Spent with patients (hours):

Total Units Billed:

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Therapy Productivity Calculator

Productivity Based on Time Efficiency

Time Spent with Patients (hours):

Time Spent on Documentation, Scheduling, etc. (hours):

Total Available Time (hours):

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However, not all EMR systems are created equal. Finding the best EMR system can be daunting, but your patients deserve it and so do you and your team. If you want to grow and scale your clinic successfully you need an EMR that works for you and not against you. To get the most out of your EMR system, make sure it includes the following elements:

Customizable Documentation and Templates

The capacity of EMR systems to make paperwork simpler is one of its most important benefits. Yet, every patient is different, just like every treatment plan. Because of this, choosing an EMR system with customizable templates is essential. You may create treatment plans and documents that are specifically suited to each patient's need using editable templates. This way, you can ensure that each patient receives the finest possible treatment while simultaneously conserving time. A patient suffering from chronic pain, for example, may require a different treatment regimen from a patient healing from a sports injury. You may quickly construct a treatment plan tailored to each patient's needs using customizable templates.

Billing and Payment Processing

Billing and payment processing is an essential component of any physical therapy firm. EMR systems with built-in billing and payment processing features can help you streamline and decrease mistakes in this process. This not only saves time, but also assures that you get paid on schedule for your services. You can quickly generate and send out invoices, track payments, and manage patient accounts using an integrated billing system. For continuous treatments, you may also set up automated payment reminders and recurring invoices. This can help your personnel spend less time on administrative responsibilities, enabling them to focus on patient care. If your system does not have a billing capability you will run into problems as you scale. There is nothing more important to any business than knowing where the money is. Cash used to be king, but cash flow is the Queen (and we all know who really runs the show).

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