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Providers have the option to refer patients to the TBI Outpatient Program or the Intensive Outpatient Program. See below for program-specific referral directions.
The National Intrepid Center of Excellence's Referral Management Team will determine appropriate candidates for the TBI Outpatient Program upon reviewing referrals.
Inside the National Capital Region: Provider referrals may be entered directly into MHS GENESIS.
In MHS GENESIS:
- Under Referral Reason - write '6224 NICOE' and add request of service/evaluation
- Under Medical Services - select 'Brain Injury Medicine'
- Under Referral Order Type - select appropriate request
- Allow for 1-2 business days processing time. Patients can contact NICOE scheduling directly at 301-319-3710
- Outside the National Capital Region: For information about referrals to any NICoE program, the primary care provider should email the Referral Management Team. A team member will contact you to follow up on your request.
TBI Service Outpatient Eligibility
Must meet the following criteria:
- Department of Defense beneficiaries 18 and older diagnosed with a TBI
- Active referral from current Primary Care Manager
IOP Eligibility
IOP patients must meet the following criteria:
- Active duty
- Documented TBI history (mild, moderate)
- At least six months post injury
- Must have at least 12 months left on active duty from date of referral submission
- Symptoms that have been resistant to traditional treatments
- Referral from Primary Care Manager or Behavioral Health provider
- Must have completed NICoE’s comprehensive behavioral health evaluation within 30 days of referral submission
For any of the below please contact the NICoE POC: [email protected]
- Less than 12 months post discharge from a prior TBI program
- Current legal/administrative issues that may impact ability to attend full program
- Recent or upcoming PCS
- Inpatient/hospital admission (medical/surgical/psychiatric/substance use) within the past 90 days
To refer a patient to the IOP
- Providers must enter a referral via the TBI Portal. If you do not have access to the portal, please email the Referral Management Team.
- Complete NICoE’s comprehensive behavioral health evaluation form. This form can be found in the TBI Portal and should be completed by a licensed behavioral health provider.
Please contact your primary care provider or TBI coordinator if you are interested in participating in the Brain Fitness Center.
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Last Updated: June 20, 2024