Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.09.642

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 16.03.09.642 - DIABETES EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES: COVERAGE AND LIMITATIONS
01.Concurrent Diagnosis. Only training and education services that are reasonable and necessary will be covered. Covered professional and educational services will address each participant's medical needs through scheduled outpatient group or individual training or counseling concerning diet and nutrition, exercise, medications, home glucose monitoring, insulin administration, foot care, or the effects of other current illnesses and complications.
02.No Substitutions. The physician may not use the formally structured program, or a Certified Diabetes Educator, as a substitute for basic diabetic care and instruction the physician must furnish to the participant, which includes the disease process and pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus, and dosage administration of oral hypoglycemic agents.
03.Services Limited. Diabetes education and training services will be limited to twenty-four (24) hours of group sessions and twelve (12) hours of individual counseling every five (5) calendar years.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.09.642

Effective July 1, 2024