Section 405IAC5-19-4. Repair of purchased durable medical equipment

   Medicaid reimbursement is available for the repair of purchased DME, subject to this rule. All repairs of purchased DME require prior authorization by the office. Medicaid will not make payment for repair of equipment that is still under warranty. No payment shall be authorized for repair necessitated by member misuse or abuse. Repair of rental equipment is the responsibility of the rental provider. Payment for maintenance charges for properly functioning equipment is not covered by Medicaid. Repair costs for DME included in a long term care facility's per diem rate is also included in the per diem rate. (Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services; 405 IAC 5-19-4; filed Jul 25, 1997, 4:00 p.m.: 20 IR 3329; 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; filed Aug 1, 2016, 3:44 p.m.: 20160831-IR-405150418FRA)