Course Description
This course provided information dispelling common myths that may contribute to obstacles an SLP faces when initiating the process of introducing, trialing, documenting medical necessity and recommending an AAC device. It further introduced the learner to Lingraphica’s support systems and resources to make this process run more simply and efficiently.
Meet the Presenters
Faye Stillman, M.S., CCC-SLP/ATP
Faye Stillman is an ASHA certified Florida licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional. She has authored three books and presented at ASHA and ATIA.
Twylah Campbell, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Twylah is a licensed CCC-SLP, with background and experience recommending and using AAC devices in the NYC public school setting (K-12 grade student population).
Melissa Raduns
Melissa currently serves as Reimbursement Team Manager. She has specialized in DME in the home health setting, pediatric nursing and pharmacy. She also has experience with bodily injury and workers compensation claims working for a Fortune 500 company.
Mary Anne Lang, RN, MSN
Mary Anne is a registered nurse who has worked in many different clinical, corporate, and training capacities throughout her career.
Course Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Define medical necessity requirements per Medicare guidelines for the recommendation of an AAC device
- Describe examples of simple, concise documentation of AAC treatment in therapy notes and device recommendation reports
- Discuss simple strategies for documenting medical necessity of AAC in any setting along the continuum of care
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