7.3 Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Evaluation

(Procedure code 08400-02)

Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Evaluations are provided to identify the assistive technology devices, assistive technology services, and rehabilitation engineering services that are necessary for the individual to participate in vocational rehabilitation evaluations and the services included in the Individualized Plan for Employment. Assistive technology evaluations are a type of rehabilitation technology evaluation, and its focus is limited to assessing an individual's need for assistive technology devices. 

Payment Rate

• Up to $545.00 of direct on-site evaluation of an individual

• Covers all costs for the evaluation, including preparation of a written evaluation report

(Procedure code 08450-01)

Adaptive and Specialized Driving Evaluations are conducted to determine if an individual is able to drive with or without the use of adaptive driving equipment. This may include a vehicle evaluation to determine if the individual is able to drive the vehicle using the recommended adaptive equipment. Specialized driving evaluations are necessary when the disability-related needs of the individual cannot be assessed by a non-specialized driving instructor. All adaptive and specialized driving evaluations must be completed by a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS).

Payment Rate

• Up to $180.00 per hour of direct on-site evaluation of an individual

• Covers all costs for the evaluation, including preparation of a written evaluation report