PRIMARY EVALUATIONS:

There are three primary basic types of evaluations Abacus IME provides In the Texas Worker’s Compensation System:

• Initial Medical Evaluation:
  • This evaluation is performed when the injured employee (IE) is believed to have reached MMI.
  • The treating doctor refers the injured employee(s) by providing a referral script for the evaluation.
  • This type of evaluation addresses two questions:
    • Has the injured employee reached Maximum Medical Improvement MMI?
    • If so, determine if the IE has an impairment and determine the impairment rating if any.
• Designated Doctor Evaluation(s):
  • The TDI-DWC designates a certified doctor to perform these evaluations.
  • These evaluations may include one, a combination of or all of the following issues:
    • Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)
    • Impairment Rating (IR)
    • Alternate Post Designated Doctor Evaluation
    • Extent of Injury (EOI)
    • Return to Work Status (RTW)
    • Disability.

OTHER EVALUATIONS:

• Independent Medical Exams - Second Opinion Assessments.
• Disability Evaluations.

DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATIONS:

• FCE: Functional Capacity Evaluations
• Range of Motion/Muscle Strength Testing

EMPLOYER EVALUATIONS:

• Pre-Employment Screening
• Post Job Offer Medical Testing