Section 405IAC5-19-11. Prosthetic devices  


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  •    Medicaid reimbursement is available for prosthetic devices under the following conditions:

    (1) All prosthetic devices must be ordered in writing by a physician, optometrist, or dentist.

    (2) Prior authorization by the office is required for all basic prosthetic components and repairs. Once the basic prosthesis is approved, all customizing features will be exempt from prior authorization.

    (3) Prosthetic devices dispensed for solely cosmetic reasons, for example, hairpieces or makeup, are not covered by Medicaid.

    (Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services; 405 IAC 5-19-11; filed Jul 25, 1997, 4:00 p.m.: 20 IR 3331; 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)