Or. Admin. Code § 410-122-0678

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 410-122-0678 - Dynamic Adjustable Extension/Flexion Device

(1) Indications and limitations of coverage and medical appropriateness: The Division may cover some dynamic adjustable extension/flexion devices for a covered condition when all of the following conditions are met:

(a) As an adjunct to physical therapy for clients with signs and symptoms of persistent joint stiffness in the sub-acute injury or post-operative period (> 3 weeks but < 4 months after injury or surgical procedure) when the device is applied and managed under the direct supervision of a physical therapist;

(b) As an adjunct to physical therapy in the acute post-operative period for clients who are undergoing additional surgery to improve the range of motion of a previously affected joint when the device is managed under the direct supervision of a physical therapist;

(c) For this episode, the device has not been billed to the Division with a current procedure terminology (CPT) code, healthcare common procedure coding system (HCPCS) code, or diagnosis code by any other healthcare provider;

(d) Reimbursement is limited to a maximum of four months per episode;

(e) Reimbursement is on a month-to-month rental basis only.

(2) Documentation requirements:

(a) Submit medical records that support the conditions of coverage, as specified in this rule, have been met, including the treatment plan from the physical therapist;

(b) The treatment plan shall include:

(A) Baseline measurements (pre-intervention measurements) of range of motion (ROM) limitations;

(B) Weekly ROM measurements with documented 10 degree improvement.

(3)Table 0678 - Dynamic Adjustable Extension/Flexion Devices.

Or. Admin. Code § 410-122-0678

OMAP 37-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; OMAP 4-2001, f. 3-30-01, cert. ef. 4-1-01; OMAP 32-2001, f. 9-24-01, cert. ef. 10-1-01; OMAP 8-2002, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-02; OMAP 21-2003, f. 3-26-03, cert. ef. 4-1-03; OMAP 44-2004, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-04; OMAP 47-2006, f. 12-15-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; DMAP 15-2007, f. 12-5-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08; DMAP 11-2016, f. 2-24-16, cert. ef. 3/1/2016

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Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042 & 414.065

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.065