Asam quick reference 32015 the american society of addiction medicine asam criteria is an evidencebased template to determine the appropriate level of substance use disorder intervention for an individual. Opioid treatment program otp medication assisted treatmentopioid treatment services 06. Overview of the asam patient placement criteria, second edition revised asam ppc2r david meelee, m. The asam national practice guideline for the use of. Content in the asam criteria includes emerging areas of focus, such as gambling and tobacco use disorders, as well as populationspecific sections, including working with older adults. This confidential information is provided to you in accord with state and federal laws. Asam criteria for adolescents asam criteria for adults. The asam criteria encompass all pertinent biopsychosocial aspects of addiction and mental health that determine severity of. The asam criteria applies the newest science in the field of addiction medicine, is compliant with the dsm5 and incorporates a userfriendly functionality. Asam criteria what it is and why its important asam criteria. Asam criteriaa training an introduction to the application of. An invaluable, evidencebased tool for clinicians to manage the complex relationship between pain and addiction. Coa and ccbhc this crosswalk compares and aligns the council on accreditations. Adolescent asam placement criteria crosswalk to select the correct level of care, choose the highest level of care that has two or more criteria met.
The process addictions and the new asam definition of addiction. Treatment criteria for addictive, substancerelated, and cooccurring conditions adult levels of care dimension 1. This document is a reference guide only and not an official publication of the american society of addiction medicine, inc. The asam criteria is most widely used and comprehensive set of guidelines for placement, continued stay and transferdischarge of patients with addiction and cooccurring conditions. Asam ppc2r risk rating crosswalk asam patient placement. Treatment criteria for addictive substancerelated, and cooccurring. Guidance for application of asam in pennsylvanias substance use disorder sud system of care. The asam 50th annual conference provides 85 hours of cuttingedge content on the latest innovations in addiction medicine and science. By completing this quiz, you are attesting that you have received this education by watching this webinar.
The asam principles of addiction medicine, sixth edition. Asam crosswalk with pas system of care may 2018 2 i page numbers are found in the american society of addiction medicine 20. Adult asam placement criteria crosswalk dimension 5. It is intended to assist the clinician with making level of care loc placement decisions.
The asam criteria is a collection of objective guidelines that give clinicians a way to standardize treatment planning and where patients are placed in treatment, as well as how to provide continuing, integrated care and ongoing service planning. It is an approximate summary to illustrate the principal concepts and structure of the admission criteria. This overview is adapted from the asam adult admission criteria presented in the asam ppc2r manual. Asam level of care title level of care number asam level of care description ahcccs facility typelevel of care title ahcccs level of care code ahcccs level of care description. Type your name as you wish for it to appear on your certificate.
Acute intoxication andor withdrawal potential dimension 2. Please refer to the crosswalk on pages 175 and 176 of the asam manual, 3rd edition, which lists appropriate observations for each asam dimension that would qualify an individual for needing each level of care. An introduction to the asam criteria for patients and families. An introduction to the asam criteria for patients and families aetna. Using the asam criteria is understanding the residential levels of care as twentyfourhour treatment services for people whose continued use or relapse would place them in imminent danger. This document serves to further assist the assessor by providing supplemental information for. Today the criteria have become the most widely used set of guidelines for placement. Complete the contact information below and proceed to the ce quiz. As has been the case with the use of asam criteria for placement of adolescents, with signed consents, the necessary information sharing may occur.
Asam criteria, third edition matrix for matching adult. Furthermore, the summary information in this document is based on the latest science available at the time of its release the third edition of the asam criteria and will need to be updated upon subsequent editions and the availability of new research and science. The new york state office of alcoholism and substance abuse services oasas, in partnership with the national center on addiction and substance abuse casacolumbia, has designed, built, and tested a webbased tool that will aid substance abuse treatment providers in determining the. Asam level of care crosswalk with dbhds licensesnumbers. An innovative educational program empowering primary care and other nonspecialist providers to diagnose and treat patients at risk for or with addiction. The asam criteria text describes treatment as a continuum marked by four broad levels of service and an early intervention level. Please refer to the crosswalk on pages 175 and 176 of the asam manual, 3rd. The asam criteria treatment criteria for addictive, substancerelated, and cooccurring conditions. There will likely be some new assessment procedures that allow for. The new asam criteria for the treatment of addictive.
Understanding and using asam criteria in substance use. Asam level of care crosswalk with dbhds licensesnumbers last update 05162017 asam level of care asam description. New jersey state division of mental health and addiction services. Oct 14, 20 the new guidelines in appendix b really help clinicians use the spirit and content of the asam criteria. May 30, 20 this slide presentation provides an overview of what is new in the asam criteria, third edition, including a new title, new sections, new terminology, as well as improved functionality and design. This level is the least intensive at which the patients new problems can be addressed. Asam criteria levels of care level same levels of care for adolescents except level 3. Use of the asam criteria meets the requirement of act 152 of 1988. Understanding and using asam criteria in substance use disorder. Cannot be billed within 7 days of w7330, w7350, w7370, or w7375 w7350 asam level 3. As necessary, updates to the access to care standards may be updated to incorporate published coding changes.
Review admission criteria for chosen level of care to ensure proper clinical fit. How to implement the new asam criteria david meelee, m. To assist with the transition in using the asam criteria in determining decisions about admission, ddap has created two documents. Medical necessity criteria beacon health options of. Assessment of biopsychosocial severity and function the asam criteria 20, pp 4353 the common language of six asam criteria dimensions determine needsstrengths in behavioral health. Skillbuilding in an era of health care reform the change companies 4. Currently in its third edition 20, the asam criteria has been in use since. To be eligible for participation in the hope consortium, individuals must have an assessment that results in diagnosis of an opioid andor methamphetamine use disorder consistent with the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders dsm 5.
Relapse, continued use or continued problem potential needs an understanding of, or skills to change, current alcohol, tobacco, other drug, or medication use patterns andor high risk behavior at high risk of relapse or continued use without otp and structured therapy to promote tx progress. The use of the asam criteria does not present any new or unexpected issues related to pa. Releasing along with the book will be a new enhanced webbased version as well as the asam criteria software. Licensees use and interpretation of the american society of addiction medicine s asam criteria for addictive, substancerelated, and cooccurring conditions does not imply that the american society of. Whats new in the asam criteria linkedin slideshare.
A practical, evidencebased guide to the identification and treatment of substance use disorders. The asam criteria and addiction treatment matching naadac. Addiction is a primary, chronic disease involving brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry. For a comprehensive view of the criteria, consult the asam ppc2r manual. The oklahoma department of mental health and substance abuse services odmhsas mandates. In process of developing a crosswalk between cansansa and asam. This guidance is not to be used absent of, or as a substitution for, the asam criteria, 20. This narrative guidance document and the asam crosswalk with pas system of care separate document should be used in tandem when making decisions for admission to a loc. To encourage the development of a comprehensive continuum of care, 3. How to really use the new edition of the asam criteria. Included in this document is a template that can be used to crosswalk state medicaid coverage.
The new asam criteria for the treatment of addictive, substancerelated and david meelee, m. The process addictions and the new asam definition of. Fee schedule for behavioral health providers effective. Understanding the new asam criteria misti storie, ms, ncc. How to implement the new asam criteria skillbuilding in. Periodically, new diagnosis codes may be addedchangedremoved by cms to the icd10cm listing or its successor. This free webinar will update participants on what is new since the last edition asam ppc2r, 2001. The asam system combines the comprehensive assessment, service planning and treatment guidelines. Treatment criteria for addictive, substance related, and cooccurring conditions. The new guidelines in appendix b really help clinicians use the spirit and content of the asam criteria.
An introduction to the asam criteria for patients and families what is the asam criteria. View understanding the new asam criteria webinar here. Overview of the asam patient placement criteria, second. Biomedical conditions and complications dimension 3. To promote the effective, efficient use of care resources. Cooccurring conditions what you might need to reform for healthcare reform the change companies 4. To help clientspatients to receive the most appropriate and highest quality treatment services, 2. How to implement the new asam criteria skillbuilding in an. Overview of asam assessment dimensions, levels of care and whats new 1. How to organize assessment data to match level of care 1. Asam criteria background in the late 1980s a taskforce is assembled to integrate existing admission and continued stay criteria both naatp and asam were involved ownership of the criteria was left with. Asam ods evolution column db search more bulk data faster document db search more meta data faster full text db fast fuzzy search introduce new, alternative and standardized operations on data integrate data analysis, alternative renderingstorage. Asam criteria and levels of care substance use and cooccurring disorders why a continuum of care 1.
How to use the asam criteria the asam criteria is useful to patients, treatment providers, managed care providers, and other stakeholders and professionals. The american society of addiction medicine asam criteria are the most widely used guidelines for assessment, service planning, placement, continued stay and discharge of patients with addictive disorders. While pathological use of alcohol and, more recently, psychoactive. This slide presentation provides an overview of what is new in the asam criteria, third edition, including a new title, new sections, new terminology, as well as improved functionality and design. Chat client placement asam worksheet page 1 of 18 chat client placement asam worksheet this worksheet presents a summary of relevant client selfreported data from chat into each of the six dimensions of the asam criteria. This collaboration provides effective behavioral health services that are better aligned to the six assessment. Consult the asam ppc2r manual for a comprehensive illustration of the criteria. The asam criteria encompass all pertinent biopsychosocial aspects of addiction and mental health that determine severity of the patients illness and level of. Initial laboratory testing should include a complete blood count, liver function tests, and tests for hepatitis a, b, c and hiv.
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