What needs to be in the Letter of Medical Necessity?
A good LMN will draw a written picture of the client and their needs. It should include but is not limited to: • Client information: Pertinent medical information (diagnosis, DOB, brief medical history) • Current Function: Ambulation, transfers, ADL’s etc. • Physical/Medical Condition: ROM, describe spasticity/tone etc. • Current Program: Describe therapy program, history of compliance, functional goals etc. • Equipment trial: What technology was tried, outcomes of trials, brief history of how this specific technology was chose. • Recommendations: Prescribed standing program, outcomes expected etc. • Therapist signature • Doctor signature • Photos and videos if you think they will be helpful in conveying the medical necessity.
