Concussion walks into orthopedic practices with every athlete and every trauma patient. Most get a visit and a clearance date. Kavera gives them a program and gives you the trend the clearance decision should rest on.
The gap
Return-to-play and return-to-work are decided on trajectory. Without between-visit data you're deciding on one office-day snapshot and the patient's memory.
What Kavera runs for an orthopedic practice
- Concussion. Weekly PCSS check-ins, brain training, cognitive tests against baseline, monthly follow-up. Return-to-play and return-to-work decisions with a documented trajectory.
- Mental Health. PHQ-9 and PCL-5 for trauma patients. See PTSD after injury.
Codes an orthopedic practice touches
RTM: 98975, 98978, 98979, 98980/98981. Testing: 96146, 96136–96139. Educational, not coding advice.
Who runs it
Your athletic trainer, MA or PA on Self-Serve. Juliet Mott's team on Managed, including claim submission under your credentials.
FAQ
Does Kavera replace a formal neurocognitive evaluation?
No. It tells you when one is needed and sends the trend with the referral.
Can an orthopedic practice use Kavera without a concussion clinic?
Yes. The program runs inside your existing follow-up schedule.
Who administers and scores the assessments?
The patient, on their phone, between visits. Scoring is automatic. In-office tests are recorded by whoever administers them.
Does this apply to non-athlete trauma patients?
Yes. Concussion after falls and motor vehicle accidents runs the same protocol, often with the PCL-5 added.
How does this connect to RTM billing?
Weekly check-ins plus brain training are the 98978 device. Review time is logged for 98979/98980.
See it on your patients
One field. 30 minutes. Live demo with a clinician. Request demo.
See this on your own patient population
One field. 30 minutes. Live demo with a clinician.