A 460 page compendium of detailed review criteria policies and guidelines organized by body region for Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy + inpatient rehabilitation services. The number of visits commonly required to treat specific conditions are listed as well as review criteria guidelines for rehabilitation care admission, continued stay and discharge for common disorders. Example protocols and other tools to improve care are located throughout the manual. References. Web sites. Resources include the Oregon pediatric rehabilitation guidelines and example home exercise handouts to give to patients.

Content:

• Introduction
• Therapy and Rehabilitation Modalities
• Post-acute Care Therapy
• Visit authorization Review Guidelines by Skeletal Structure
• Other conditions
• Speech and language therapy review policies
• Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Services
• Authorization criteria for admission by diagnosis
• Pediatric rehabilitation
• Quality Improvement Plan
• Chiropractic services
• Rehabilitation Benefits
• Forms
• Durable Medical Equipment and related therapy
• Medical Management Issues
• Home Exercise Programs and Patient Education Materials
• Glossaries
• References
• Web sites
• Resources

**Updated Annually**