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February/March 2010

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Substance abuse medical necessity update

Effective December 1, 2009 we implemented the American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM PPC) for the treatment of substance-related disorders. This is the most widely used and comprehensive set of guidelines for placement, continued stay and discharge of patients with alcohol and other drug problems.

Medical necessity criteria

American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

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