WorkCover · OTT005

Case coordination for catastrophic injuries and medically intensive matters.

COH Rehab can provide structured case coordination under OTT005 for workers with catastrophic injuries or workers who require monitoring while medically intensive.

At a glance

OTT005 is a NSW workers compensation service code for catastrophic-injury and medically intensive case coordination. It is distinct from general workplace rehabilitation provider services.

What OTT005 means

SIRA describes OTT005 as case coordination services for catastrophic injuries and medically intensive matters. It covers case management for workers with catastrophic injuries or workers requiring monitoring while medically intensive.

SIRA reference

Catastrophic injury is defined in part 9.1 of the NSW Workers Compensation Guidelines. Referral suitability, scope and funding should be confirmed with the insurer managing the claim.

View the official SIRA OTT005 definition

How COH Rehab supports the matter

Catastrophic injuries can involve multiple treating teams, complex equipment and care needs, hospital-to-community transitions and rapidly changing priorities. COH Rehab provides one coordinated view of the plan, actions and risks.

  • Early review of the referral, current medical status and immediate priorities
  • Coordination across treating teams, hospitals, community providers and the insurer
  • Monitoring during medically intensive phases and transitions of care
  • Clarification of roles, actions, timeframes and emerging barriers
  • Function-focused planning for home, community and longer-term participation
  • Concise progress reporting and recommendations
A coordinated response

From immediate needs to longer-term participation.

01

Triage complexity

Review injury, medical intensity, risks, current providers and the insurer’s referral priorities.

02

Build one plan

Bring immediate actions, responsibilities, approvals and timeframes into a coordinated pathway.

03

Monitor & communicate

Track changes, follow up actions and provide concise updates as clinical and functional needs evolve.

04

Support transitions

Coordinate key changes such as discharge, community reintegration, equipment, care and participation planning.

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