The Medical Necessity Assessment is an evidence-based tool designed and used by clinicians that provides clinical recommendations for appropriate level of care for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder based on available research for direct ABA services. Informed by client history, records review, learning considerations, and specific diagnostic considerations, medical necessity is determined and an ABA dosage for direct service hours per week is recommended.
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Relevant Links:
New MNA Clinical Instructional Manual (Breakdown of all questions & other details): New MNA Clinical Instructional Manual
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Role Permissions:Make sure the permissions for the MNA are turned on in the Settings area for all roles that the MNA is needed. It is recommended to turn on the MNA for Role 4 (Administrators) and Role 2 (BCBAs). IF your BCBAs are set up under a different role, it's recommended to give them access as well. Check off the following in Settings under each preferred role:
| Both Role 2 and 4 will be preselected in role permissions for any new accounts using the MNA Assessments can be deleted if a user has the Role permission. Settings Permissions:
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Client Access:Note default Role 2 is client assigned to user….link guide for pairing staff/clients. |
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| The status section of the tile will display the assessment’s status as well as the date the status changed on. |
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Start the Assessment by Selecting "Create New Assessment" |
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Select Initial or Service Re-authorization for the assessment:
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Completing an Assessment:Respond to all questions in each area that helps to determine medical necessity criteria. If additional comments are needed, use the comment field to add more information. | Client Record:Clinical Details:Provider Record:Provider Hours Requested:Treatment Plan Considerations:Assessments:Goal Considerations:Barriers to Treatment/Progress:Diagnostic Symptoms Considerations: | MNA Navigation Wizard: The Navigation Wizard at the top of the screen will show the user where they are in the assessment and how much more of the assessment remains. |
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Results Page
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Resuming, Reporting, and Deleting existing MNA reports:
| Reminder about permission needed to delete. |
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