La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § V-5515

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section V-5515 - Medical Equipment

A. CSHS may provide orthotics, prosthetics, wheelchairs and other medical equipment which will aid the patient in rehabilitation. This medical equipment may be provided by the Program when:

1. it is prescribed by the CSHS attending physician and medical justification is provided;

2. the patient's progress in treatment would be impeded without it;

3. the patient can benefit from the use of the equipment;

4. the need for the equipment is directly related to the condition(s) being treated by CSHS;

5. the cost is justifiable in relation to the medical need and no other less costly equipment will suffice; and

6. the vendor is a Medicaid provider.

B. Medical equipment vendors and their employees who wish to provide services to CSHS should apply to the CSHS Central Office. Proper certification by the American Board of Certification for Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc., of Washington, D.C. is required.

C. Vendors providing services to CSHS must not charge patients and their families any fees. Vendors must agree to abide by the policies of CSHS. Representatives from participating vendors shall attend appropriate clinics. CSHS reserves the right to limit the number of vendor representatives present during any clinic due to space limitation, or any other concerns.

D. Families may be required to make direct payment for services to vendors. A determination of ability to financially contribute is made by designated CSHS Regional Staff.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § V-5515

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Preventive and Public Health Services. LR 13:246 (April 1987), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 22:362 (May 1996).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:31.2, and R.S. 40:1299.111-120.