CDMS Practice Questions - Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) - ABDA Exam - CDMS Practice Questions - Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS)

Question 1

A disability manager receives a new short-term disability claim for an employee with a low-back strain. What is the FIRST step in the case management process before developing any return-to-work plan?

Conduct a comprehensive individual case assessment to gather medical, occupational, and psychosocial information Immediately schedule an independent medical examination (IME) Notify the employee that benefits will be terminated if they do not return within two weeks Approve the maximum allowable leave period for a low-back strain

Correct Answer:

Conduct a comprehensive individual case assessment to gather medical, occupational, and psychosocial information

Question 2

An injured worker's treating physician releases the employee to 'sedentary work, no lifting over 10 pounds, no prolonged standing.' To match these capabilities to the job, which document should the disability manager consult FIRST?

The employer's group health plan summary A physical/functional job description with essential and marginal functions and physical demands The state workers' compensation fee schedule The employee's most recent performance appraisal

Correct Answer:

A physical/functional job description with essential and marginal functions and physical demands

Question 3

A case manager is coordinating a complex catastrophic injury claim involving the injured worker, the employer, the treating physician, a physical therapist, and the claims adjuster. Which core function BEST describes the case manager's role in keeping all parties aligned?

Gatekeeping access to medical care to reduce claim cost Acting as the legal representative for the injured worker Promoting collaboration and communication among stakeholders Replacing the treating physician's clinical judgment

Correct Answer:

Promoting collaboration and communication among stakeholders

Question 4

An employee on long-term disability has reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) with permanent restrictions that prevent return to the original job. What does MMI most accurately indicate?

The employee is permanently and totally disabled and cannot work in any capacity The medical condition has stabilized and is not expected to improve substantially with further treatment All disability benefits must immediately terminate The employee has fully recovered and may return without restrictions

Correct Answer:

The medical condition has stabilized and is not expected to improve substantially with further treatment

Question 5

A disability manager wants to compare an employee's expected recovery time against an evidence-based benchmark to set realistic return-to-work goals. Which resource is designed for this purpose?

The Social Security Blue Book listing of impairments Disability duration guidelines (e.g., MDGuidelines/ODG) based on diagnosis and job demands The ADA Title I regulations The employer's PTO accrual policy

Correct Answer:

Disability duration guidelines (e.g., MDGuidelines/ODG) based on diagnosis and job demands

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