SC Disability Determination Services
Consultative Examination Provider
Speech / Language
The South Carolina Disability Determination Service (DDS) purchases Consultative Examinations from speech-language pathologists in the community when additional information is needed in order to adjudicate disability claims. To become a provider of Consultative Examinations, a brief application and a site visit by a Medical Relations Officer are required. All providers must possess appropriate training and experience and be licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of SC.
All Speech-Language Evaluations include a review of developmental history, an oral-peripheral exam, comprehensive speech testing and comprehensive language testing. All exams require a report along with diagnosis and conclusions regarding the impact of any diagnosed impairment on functioning.
The SC DDS is fully electronic and can send and receive documents to providers electronically or via conventional mail. The DDS also offers a teledictation service which greatly reduces the amount of time required in report preparation. Evaluations are conducted in the provider’s office. The exam is conducted at no charge to the claimant, and the provider submits requests for payment directly to the DDS. The DDS has offices in Columbia, Greenville and Charleston; however, Consultative Examinations are needed in all areas of the state.
For more information about becoming a provider, contact one of the following:
Diane Hare, State Medical Relations Coordinator
803-896-6799
Allison Toy, Medical Relations Officer in the Columbia office
803-896-6708
Christee Hunt, Medical Relations Officer in the Charleston office
843-953-0335
Natasha Cummings, Medical Relations Officer in the Greenville office
864-282-4056
Current Fee Schedule
| Speech and Language Evaluation | $174.51 |
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