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A music therapist would like to compare the outcomes from a client's music therapy sessions
and physical therapy sessions. Which of the following is the BEST way to do this?
A. Use an appropriate standardized measurement tool that is also used in physical therapy.
B. Talk to the physical therapist about how the physical therapy sessions have progressed.
C. Observe one of the client's physical therapy sessions to compare progress.
D. Develop a music therapy evaluation to use specifically with this client. - ✔The answer is
A. Reasoning: Objective data!
To receive third party reimbursement for music therapy services, a music therapist is required
to include a code for the specific procedures used in music therapy treatment. These codes are
defined in the :
A. Prospective Payment System (PPS)
B. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
, C. Minimum Data Set (MDS)
D. Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) - ✔The answer is B. We use other forms of therapies'
CPT codes. musictherapy.org -> reimbursement
Which of the following is the MOST valid and reliable way to document functional
outcomes related to specific goals and interventions?
A. digital media systems
B. online outcome measures
C. standardized measurement tools
D. an interval recording schedule - ✔The answer is C. Reasoning: Objective and have
been tested.
Which of the following must be submitted to third-party payers when seeking and to
reimbursement for music therapy services?
A. diagnostic codes, music therapy credentials, and billing forms
b. cost-benefit analysis, diagnostic codes, and music therapy credentials
C. music therapy treatment plan, music therapy credentials and diagnostic codes
D. billing forms, cost-benefit analysis, and music therapy treatment plan - ✔The answer is A.
A music therapist in a private school setting conducts a weekly social skills group student with
high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Goals include controlling impulses, turn-
taking, and reciprocity. Data indicates three of the four students are making progress towards
their goals, but one student expressed "music is stupid" and records indicate he participates
less than 5% of the time. Which of the following is the music therapist's BEST action?
A. Position the student in a leadership position.
B. Dismiss the student from the group until he can demonstrate cooperation.
C. Ignore the student and focus on the remaining group members.
Questions Solved 100% Correct
A music therapist would like to compare the outcomes from a client's music therapy sessions
and physical therapy sessions. Which of the following is the BEST way to do this?
A. Use an appropriate standardized measurement tool that is also used in physical therapy.
B. Talk to the physical therapist about how the physical therapy sessions have progressed.
C. Observe one of the client's physical therapy sessions to compare progress.
D. Develop a music therapy evaluation to use specifically with this client. - ✔The answer is
A. Reasoning: Objective data!
To receive third party reimbursement for music therapy services, a music therapist is required
to include a code for the specific procedures used in music therapy treatment. These codes are
defined in the :
A. Prospective Payment System (PPS)
B. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
, C. Minimum Data Set (MDS)
D. Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) - ✔The answer is B. We use other forms of therapies'
CPT codes. musictherapy.org -> reimbursement
Which of the following is the MOST valid and reliable way to document functional
outcomes related to specific goals and interventions?
A. digital media systems
B. online outcome measures
C. standardized measurement tools
D. an interval recording schedule - ✔The answer is C. Reasoning: Objective and have
been tested.
Which of the following must be submitted to third-party payers when seeking and to
reimbursement for music therapy services?
A. diagnostic codes, music therapy credentials, and billing forms
b. cost-benefit analysis, diagnostic codes, and music therapy credentials
C. music therapy treatment plan, music therapy credentials and diagnostic codes
D. billing forms, cost-benefit analysis, and music therapy treatment plan - ✔The answer is A.
A music therapist in a private school setting conducts a weekly social skills group student with
high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Goals include controlling impulses, turn-
taking, and reciprocity. Data indicates three of the four students are making progress towards
their goals, but one student expressed "music is stupid" and records indicate he participates
less than 5% of the time. Which of the following is the music therapist's BEST action?
A. Position the student in a leadership position.
B. Dismiss the student from the group until he can demonstrate cooperation.
C. Ignore the student and focus on the remaining group members.
