Section 405IAC5-27-5. Upper gastrointestinal studies

   (a) Medicaid reimbursement is available for upper gastrointestinal (GI) studies when performed for the detection and evaluation of diseases of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.

  (b) An upper GI study is not a covered service for a patient with a history of duodenal or gastric ulcer disease unless recently symptomatic.

  (c) An upper GI study is not a covered service in the preoperative cholecystectomy patient unless symptoms indicate an upper GI abnormality in addition to the cholelithiasism or if the etiology of the abdominal pain is uncertain. (Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services; 405 IAC 5-27-5; filed Jul 25, 1997, 4:00 p.m.: 20 IR 3351; 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)