Section 405IAC5-13-5. Prior authorization for services rendered outside the large state ICF/MR

   (a) Medical care rendered by practitioners outside the large state ICF/MR requires prior authorization.

  (b) Prior authorization will not be given for medical services included in the per diem rate.

  (c) Written evidence of physician involvement and personal patient evaluation in the progress notes and attached to the prior authorization form is required to document the medical necessity of the service.

  (d) Prior authorization will include consideration of the following:

(1) Review of the properly completed Medicaid prior review and authorization request form substantiating both of the following:

(A) Medical necessity of the service.

(B) Explanation of why the service cannot be rendered at the facility.

(2) Review of criteria for the specific medical service requested as set forth in this article.

(Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services; 405 IAC 5-13-5; filed Jul 25, 1997, 4:00 p.m.: 20 IR 3317; 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)