COLLATERAL OF VETERAN OTHER (92)    HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN (25.11)

Name Value
NAME COLLATERAL OF VETERAN OTHER
PLAN CODE 299
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Coll Vet
LONG DESCRIPTION
Collateral of Veteran Other identifies collateral population not identified 
   .  Documented in the treatment plan and progress notes in such a way as to 
      demonstrate the role of the person in assisting the Veteran to achieve 
      a specific treatment goal or goals.
This includes VHA Transplant Program, Marriage/Family Counseling, 
Examples of collateral visits include
   .  An initial and follow-up contacts for a person assisting a Veterans 
      physical rehabilitation program in the home
   .  Participation of a family member in outpatient family psychotherapy,
   .  Continuing education and follow through with primary care giver such as 
      residential care sponsor
in other specific VHA Profiles. A person, related to or associated with a 
   .  VHA Transplant Program
Veteran (spouse, family member, or significant other) receiving care from the 
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The person is seen by a professional 
member of the VA health care facility's (HCF's) staff either within the 
facility or at a site away from the facility for reasons relating to the 
Veteran's clinical care.
The purpose of this clinical contact must be
   .  An integral part of the Veteran's treatment plan, and
COVERAGE CODE CO01001