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The Rehab RUG level that requires at least two disciplines to be treating the patient is

which one of the following?
a. Ultra high
b. Medium
c. Very high
d. High

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Final answer:

In the Resource Utilization Groups system, the Very High rehabilitation RUG level mandates treatment from at least two therapy disciplines.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Resource Utilization Groups (RUG) system is used in the context of Medicare reimbursements for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Residents in these facilities are classified into different RUG levels based on the complexity and intensity of the care they require. Each RUG level comes with an associated reimbursement rate for the facility.

In the RUG system, the Very High rehabilitation (Rehab) RUG level requires a patient to be treated by at least two different therapy disciplines. These disciplines can include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. The minimum requirement for this RUG level includes at least one therapy session of at least 5 days during the week and for two disciplines, one of the two must be at least 3 days.

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