I just started back to work as an OT last month and finally got my first evaluation. I am still really rusty and don't know reimbursement rules for home health.
I got an order to evaluate a 79 y/o for IADLS. The lady has mostly 5/5 strength on the right, 4+/5 on the left. She is independent with ALL her ADL'S. Her balance was a little off and she reported several falls. I told her we could work on her balance while making a meal, etc but she wasn't interested in that. She wants to get out and plant flowers. I really struggled with this. PT could do strengthening and balance training. I didn't think an insurance company would cover for IADL'S without having more significant problems. I just evaluated her and need to turn the paper work in tommorrow, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I wanted to ask my supervisor but she is a PT and it would be nice to get an OT's view. Shellie -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED]
