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Permanent Partial Impairment (PPI) Ratings in Ohio
What Is a Permanent Partial Impairment Rating?
A Permanent Partial Impairment (PPI) rating is a standardized medical assessment that quantifies the degree of permanent functional loss resulting from an injury or illness. The rating is expressed as a percentage of whole-person impairment, calculated using the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment — the most widely accepted framework for impairment assessment in the United States.
PPI ratings are a critical component of workers' compensation proceedings. They are used to determine settlement amounts, calculate permanent disability benefits, and support the formal closure of workers' compensation claims.
When Is a PPI Rating Required?
A PPI rating is typically required when a claimant has reached Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) — the point at which their condition has stabilized and is unlikely to improve further with treatment. At MMI, the treating or examining physician can assess what permanent impairment remains and issue a formal PPI rating.
In Ohio, PPI ratings are required for certain workers' compensation claim settlements and are used by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation to determine the appropriate level of permanent partial disability compensation.
Dr. Onamusi's Qualifications for PPI Ratings
Dr. Onamusi is a board-certified Occupational and Environmental Medicine physician and a long-standing member of the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Disability Evaluation Panel (Ohio DEP). His PPI ratings are AMA Guides-compliant, clearly documented with methodology and findings, and specifically structured to withstand challenge in Ohio administrative proceedings.
Schedule an IME in Ohio
PPI ratings are available at clinic sites across Ohio. Contact Metrix Medical at (419) 222-9410 or submit your referral through the website to schedule. Please submit all available medical records, prior treatment notes, and imaging reports with your referral.
904 N Cable Road, Lima, OH 45805
419-222-9410
419-222-6175