Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
Also written as: IRF — Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
Specialized hospital unit providing intensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation services for patients with complex medical conditions.
Full Definition
An Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) is a specialized healthcare setting that provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and other disabling conditions. IRFs are characterized by intensive therapy services (minimum 3 hours daily), physician oversight, and multidisciplinary team coordination. These facilities operate under specific Medicare regulations and documentation requirements.
Usage
Usage note: IRF has specific regulatory meaning under Medicare; distinguish from general rehabilitation units.
In Context
- "The patient meets criteria for IRF admission based on stroke severity and rehabilitation potential." — Referral documentation
- "IRF length of stay averaged 18 days for this diagnostic category." — Quality metrics report