Section 405IAC5-26-8. Doppler evaluations

   Medicaid reimbursement is available for ultrasonic measurement of blood flow (Doppler) provided that prior authorization has been obtained for the proposed medical procedure and subject to the following limitations:

(1) A preoperative diagnosis of diabetes mellitus peripheral vascular disease or peripheral neuropathy.

(2) The ultrasonic measurement is for preoperative podiatric evaluation.

(3) The ultrasonic measurement cannot be used for routine screening purposes.

(4) The ultrasonic measurement cannot be used as an evaluation of routine foot care procedures, including such services as removal or trimming of corns, calluses, and nails.

(5) The preoperative Doppler evaluation is limited to one (1) per year.

(Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services; 405 IAC 5-26-8; filed Jul 25, 1997, 4:00 p.m.: 20 IR 3350; readopted filed Jun 27, 2001, 9:40 a.m.: 24 IR 3822; readopted filed Sep 19, 2007, 12:16 p.m.: 20071010-IR-405070311RFA; readopted filed Oct 28, 2013, 3:18 p.m.: 20131127-IR-405130241RFA; errata filed Nov 1, 2016, 9:36 a.m.: 20161109-IR-405160493ACA)