Evaluating a spinal cord injury (SCI) case can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding the full scope of the long-term care and medical needs the plaintiff will face. Given the severity and complexity of spinal cord injuries, having access to the right resources is crucial for constructing a comprehensive life care plan that adequately accounts for the ongoing needs of the plaintiff.
When developing or rebutting a life care plan or writing a bill review, life care planners must be aware of medical billing codes and corresponding definitions that can be utilized specific to the diagnosis and treatment of mental health. This article will review the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes as well as provide resources for…
Neurological rehabilitation requires the support of either or a combination of occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy, typically delivered in an outpatient or inpatient rehab setting. These types of therapies often provide patients with a home exercise program to help supplement their rehabilitation in addition to session attendance. Home exercise programs usually involve range…
The American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AANLCP) is a professional member organization for nurses working in the field of life care planning. The AANLCP promotes education, collegiality, collaboration, research, and standards as they relate to the practice of Nurse Life Care Planning. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an active member who demonstrates outstanding…
Dawn Cook, RN, CLCP, CLNC was featured in the Winter 2021 release of the Journal of Nurse Life Care Planning. The article titled “Cracking the Code for Therapy Goods and Services” features CPT and HCPCS codes along with their definitions, that are used for 10 common types of therapy.
Dawn Cook’s article “Replacement Intervals in Life Care Planning” was recently published in the Fall 2020 issue of the Journal of Nurse Life Care Planning (AANCLP). The AANCLP has been providing peer-reviewed excellence in life care planning since 2006. This article details how to determine replacement intervals for durable medical equipment, adapted vehicles, prosthetics and…
Dawn Cook was recently published in the Fall 2020 issue of the Journal of Nurse Life Care Planning (AANCLP) with her article titled “It’s All About the Numbers”. The AANCLP has been providing peer-reviewed excellence in life care planning since 2006. This article discusses the importance of correct calculations in a life care plan. It…
There are many possible ways to treat or manage spinal pain ranging from conservative, non-invasive to surgical intervention. Two common types of pain management used for patients with spinal pain include non-interventional and interventional. Non-interventional or conservative pain management methods are typically trialed first when a patient reports pain or injury depending on the severity…
Nurse life care planners typically interview a patient in their home when creating a life care plan. A home visit is conducted to view and document the plaintiff’s home environment in order to better understand the plaintiff’s needs. One way to demonstrate a plaintiff’s day-to-day life is by creating a “day in the life video,”…
Dawn Cook, Nurse Life Care Planner is pleased to share that her article “Medical Marijuana and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing” was featured in the Summer 2019 edition of the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AANLCP) Journal of Nurse Life Care Planning. The journal has been producing “peer-reviewed excellence in…
