Title: Functional Capacity Evaluation
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Content: Functional Capacity Evaluation










Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
What is FCE: The purpose of Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is to evaluate the physical and functional abilities of disability claimants in order to categorize them for functional levels in an 8-hour day. About FCE: As its name implies, Funcitonal Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is an objective and comprehensive assessment of an individual’s ability to function. It is an important tool that is used to assist employers, physicians, payors, and attorneys in dertermining safe functional levels for an individual to return to work and provide objective information that helps lead to an appropriate plan of care or case closure. Where is FCE performed: An FCE is typically performed in a clinical setting by a licensed Occupational Therapist, together with a multidisciplinary team of licensed clinical support staff. An FCE may be performed: a) after a work-related injury to determine work capability; before an individual is approved for disability benefits;