From the descriptions given, identify the patient who could no longer receive physical therapy because it would be considered maintenance therapy.
A) The patient did not make measurable progress this certification period.
B) The patient's active range of motion (AROM) increased by 15 degrees this past certification period.
C) The patient can walk (I) within her house but not to the mailbox.
D) The patient can transfer (I) from the bed to the wheelchair.

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The responses related to the increase in AROM, walking (I) in the house, and transferring (I) can all be addressed with a continuation of physical therapy. The statement related to a lack of progress throughout the certification period identifies maintenance therapy, and such therapy would no longer be covered.

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