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For New Mexico Medicaid, what documentation is required in chart notes for resupply orders of incontinence supplies?
For New Mexico Medicaid, what documentation is required in chart notes for resupply orders of incontinence supplies?
- A copy of the original prescription and a signed statement from the recipient confirming usage.
- Confirmation that the recipient has less than a 15-calendar day supply of the item and a statement from the physician regarding continued need.
- Confirmation that the recipient has less than a 15-calendar day supply of the item and documentation that the order was requested by the recipient or their representative. (correct)
- A detailed log of the previous month's usage and a new prescription every 30 days.
A 5-year-old patient requires both diapers and underpads due to a medical condition. According to New Mexico Medicaid guidelines, what is the maximum combined quantity of diapers/pull-ups and underpads that can be billed?
A 5-year-old patient requires both diapers and underpads due to a medical condition. According to New Mexico Medicaid guidelines, what is the maximum combined quantity of diapers/pull-ups and underpads that can be billed?
- A maximum of 200 diapers/pull-ups and 150 underpads can be billed.
- The provider can either supply a max of 200 diapers/pull-ups OR 150 underpads.
- The patient can have 200 diapers/pull-ups or a combination of up to 200 diapers/pull-ups and 150 underpads. (correct)
- There is no limit as long as there is documented medical necessity.
A patient requires intermittent urinary catheters. Under New Mexico Medicaid, what specific condition, if documented, would support the medical necessity for these catheters?
A patient requires intermittent urinary catheters. Under New Mexico Medicaid, what specific condition, if documented, would support the medical necessity for these catheters?
- History of a single urinary tract infection 18 months prior.
- Hypertension.
- Radiologically documented vesico-ureteral reflux. (correct)
- Diabetes well controlled on oral medications.
A patient is prescribed Foley catheters with coating (A4338) due to urinary retention. According to New Mexico Medicaid, what is the maximum quantity of these catheters that can be provided at one time without prior authorization?
A patient is prescribed Foley catheters with coating (A4338) due to urinary retention. According to New Mexico Medicaid, what is the maximum quantity of these catheters that can be provided at one time without prior authorization?
If a patient requires both a bed bag (A4357) and a leg bag (A4358) for urinary drainage, what is the maximum combined quantity allowed by New Mexico Medicaid?
If a patient requires both a bed bag (A4357) and a leg bag (A4358) for urinary drainage, what is the maximum combined quantity allowed by New Mexico Medicaid?
Under New Mexico Medicaid guidelines, what conditions must be met for an adult patient over 21 years of age to receive enteral formula B4149-B4157 without prior authorization under a waiver program?
Under New Mexico Medicaid guidelines, what conditions must be met for an adult patient over 21 years of age to receive enteral formula B4149-B4157 without prior authorization under a waiver program?
For low profile G-tubes(B4088), what is typically the frequency of replacement?
For low profile G-tubes(B4088), what is typically the frequency of replacement?
A patient using a feeding pump (B9002) requires a replacement. According to New Mexico Medicaid, what is the typical replacement frequency guideline for feeding pumps?
A patient using a feeding pump (B9002) requires a replacement. According to New Mexico Medicaid, what is the typical replacement frequency guideline for feeding pumps?
According to New Mexico Medicaid, what specific documentation is required for gloves provided with other items, such as catheters?
According to New Mexico Medicaid, what specific documentation is required for gloves provided with other items, such as catheters?
According to New Mexico Medicaid, what is the maximum number of disposable underpads (A4554) that can be billed concurrently with incontinence diapers or pull-ups?
According to New Mexico Medicaid, what is the maximum number of disposable underpads (A4554) that can be billed concurrently with incontinence diapers or pull-ups?
Flashcards
Incontinence Diapers/Briefs (T4521-T4524, T4529-T4530, T4533,T4543)
Incontinence Diapers/Briefs (T4521-T4524, T4529-T4530, T4533,T4543)
Covers diapers/briefs, billed per diaper; limits: 200 diapers/pull-ups or 150 underpads (combined). Restriction: Only diapers or pull-ups.
Underwear/Pullups (T4525-T4528, T4531-T4532,T4534, T4544)
Underwear/Pullups (T4525-T4528, T4531-T4532,T4534, T4544)
Covers underwear/pullups, billed per pullup; Limits: 200 diapers/pull-ups or 150 underpads (combined). Restriction: one or the other.
Bladder Control Pads/Liners (T4535)
Bladder Control Pads/Liners (T4535)
Covers bladder control pads/liners.
Underpads, Disposable (A4554)
Underpads, Disposable (A4554)
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Intermittent Cath Kits (A4353)
Intermittent Cath Kits (A4353)
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Irrigation Tray (A4320)
Irrigation Tray (A4320)
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Feeding Pump (B9002)
Feeding Pump (B9002)
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Study Notes
- Provider Manual: https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/FileLinks/db231204433241998f49d260c6129473/8.324.5.pdf
- Clinician registration confirmation:
- Eligibility lookup portal: https://nmmedicaid.portal.conduent.com/static/providerlogin.htm
- Prior Auth Portal: https://comaginepp.zeomega.com/cms/ProviderPortal/Controller/providerLogin
Incontinence Diapers/Briefs (T4521-T4524, T4529-T4530, T4533,T4543)
- A Generic CMN or prescription from prescriber is needed
- Billed per Diaper with limitations of 200 diapers/pull ups or 150 underpads (combined up to 200 items) for ages 3+
- Cannot provide both diapers and pull-ups
- Prescription must contain quantity, order date, patient name, description of items, diagnosis, length of need, ordering practitioner name or NPI, and signature.
- CMN/Rx form is valid for 12 months
- Documentation must include neurological disorders, neuromuscular disorders, diseases associated with incontinence.
- Must document the need for incontinence
- Must document resupply call requirements
- Confirm patient does not have more than a 15-day supply when resupplying
Underwear/Pullups (T4525-T4528, T4531-T4532,T4534, T4544)
- Generic CMN or prescription needed
- Billed per Pullup with limitations of 200 diapers/pull ups or 150 underpads (combined up to 200 items) for ages 3+
- Prescription must contain: patient name, description of items, quantity, diagnosis, length of need, practitioner name or NPI, signature, order date
- CMN/Rx is valid for 12 months
- Chart notes required, including neurological or neuromuscular disorders or diseases associated with incontinence, documenting the need for incontinence, and resupply call requirements
- Confirm patient does not have more than a 15-day supply when resupplying
Underpads, Disposable (A4554)
- Billed per Underpad limited to 200 diapers/pull ups or 150 underpads (combined up to 200 items) Ages 3+
- A Generic CMN or prescription from prescriber is needed
- Prescription from prescriber must contain name, description of items, quantity, diagnosis, length of need, practitioner name or NPI, signature and order date
- CMN/Rx is valid for 12 months
- Chart notes should include the diagnosis of: neurological or neuromuscular disorders or diseases associated with incontinence
- Resupply call requirements must be documented. Confirm that the patient does not have in excess of a 15 day supply.
Barrier Cream (A6250UA)
- Billed per Tube
- Documentation of Skin Breakdown or urine transmitted disease.
Urological Intermittent Cath Kits (A4353)
- 200 per month.
- Generic CMN or prescription needed.
- Prescription must contain: patient name, description of items, quantity, diagnosis, length of need, practitioner name or NPI, signature, order date.
- The CMN/Rx form is valid for 12 months.
- Patient must have urinary incontinence/retention, be immunosuppressed, have radiologically documented vesico-ureteral reflux, or be pregnant with a neurogenic bladder due to spinal cord injury and have a history of distinct, recurrent urinary tract infections, defined as 2 infections or more within the prior 12 months.
- Must document resupply call requirements
Intermittent Catheters, Straight Tip (A4351)
- Must document resupply call requirements
- 200 per month.
- Generic CMN or prescription needed.
- Prescription must contain: patient name, description of items, quantity, diagnosis, length of need, practitioner name or NPI, signature, order date.
- The CMN/Rx form is valid for 12 months.
- Patient must have urinary incontinence/retention, and must document need and quantity.
Intermittent Catheters, Coude Tip (A4352)
- Quantity is 200 per month.
- Either Generic CMN or Practitioner prescription
- The prescription should contain: Patient name, Description of items, Quantity, Diagnosis, Length of Need, Ordering practitioner name or NPI, Signature, and Order Date.
- The CMN/ Rx form is valid for 12 Months
- Must have Urinary Incontinence or Retention and documented need and quantity.
- Must document resupply call requirements.
External Catheters (A4349)
- Quantity is 35
- Documentation of Urinary Incontinence or Retention, Documented need, Quantity.
- Either Generic CMN or Practitioner prescription
- The prescription should contain: Patient name, Description of items, Quantity, Diagnosis, Length of Need, Ordering practitioner name or NPI, Signature, and Order Date.
- The CMN/ Rx form is valid for 12 Months
- Must document resupply call requirements
Foley Catheters (A4338, A4340, A4344)
- Quantity 1 per month
- Patient has Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis or Retention
- Must have documented need
- Generic CMN or a prescription is needed
- All information must be included that is: Patient name, Description of items, Quantity, Diagnosis, Length of Need, Ordering practitioner name or NPI, Signature, Order Date.
- The CMN/Rx form is valid for 12 months.
- Must document resupply call requirements
Insertion Tray (A4310)
- Quantity 1 per month
- Chart note permanent Urinary Incontinence diagnosis or Retention
- Documented need
- Generic CMN or a prescription needed.
- The prescription form must include: Patient name, Description of items, Quantity, Diagnosis, Length of Need, Ordering practitioner name or NPI, Signature, Order Date.
- CMN/Rx form is valid for 12 months.
- Must document resupply call requirements
Irrigation Tray (A4320)
- Quantity 1 per month
- Permanent Urinary Incontinence or Retention
- Documented need
- Generic CMN or a prescription needed.
- The prescription form must include: Patient name, Description of items, Quantity, Diagnosis, Length of Need, Ordering practitioner name or NPI, Signature, Order Date.
- The CMN/Rx form is valid for 12 months.
- Must document resupply call requirements
Extension Tubing (A4331)
- Documentation Permanent Urinary Incontinence or Retention
- Documented need
- CMN RX must include: Patient name, Description of items, Quantity, Diagnosis, Length of Need, Ordering practitioner name or NPI, Signature, Order Date.
- The CMN/Rx form is valid for 12 months.
- Must document resupply call requirements
Bed Bag (A4357) and Leg Bag (A4358)
- Combined 2 quantity
- Permanent Urinary Incontinence or Retention
- Documented need
- CMN RX must include: Patient name, Description of items, Quantity, Diagnosis, Length of Need, Ordering practitioner name or NPI, Signature, Order Date.
- The CMN/Rx form is valid for 12 months.
- Must document resupply call requirements
Lubricant (A4332- per packet)
- A4402-1 unit= 1 x per oz
- 1 per instance
- Underlying/All Encompassing Diagnosis
- Can use Chart Notes
- CMN or Prescription needed and valid for 12 months.
- Generic Notes- must have all elements required
- Must document resupply call requirements
Gloves (A4927)
- Gloves must be used by Healthcare professional
- For Home Healthcare Services.
- Underlying/All Encompassing Diagnosis
- Gloves can not be billed on same claim if RN, LVN, or attendant providing the service.
- This benefit is not covered by Home Healthcare.
- The CMN/RX form is valid for 12 months
Enteral Feeding
- B4035 Feeding Bags, B4034 Kit, B4036 Bags
- Quantity is specified as noted
- The patient should contain permanent Z93.1 diagnosis
- Must ensure appropriate information is sent with a CMN or Script (Patients name/DOB, etc..)
- Resupply calls need to be documented
- The CMN/ RX form is valid for 12 Months
Irrigation Syringe (A4322)
- Quantity is 5
- The patient should contain permanent Z93.1 diagnosis
- Must ensure appropriate information is sent with a CMN or Script (Patients name/DOB, etc..)
- Resupply calls need to be documented
- The CMN/ RX form is valid for 12 Months
Enteral Formula (B4149-B4162)
- Under 21 ONLY
- 1 unit = 100 Calories
- Documentation requires Chart Notes, Gtube status, sole source or primary source nutrition, type of formula, and must include calories per day
- Must ensure appropriate information is sent with a CMN or Script (Patients name/DOB, etc..)
- The CMN/ RX form is valid for 12 Months
- Resupply calls need to be documented
Oral Formula (B4149-B4162)
- Medically Necessary, Oral method of feeding a pt.
- For Pt's over 21, it is needed to be in coordination through a wavier program.
- Must have an applicable Diagnosis and resupply information documented as a reminder.
- Must ensure appropriate information is sent with a CMN or Script (Patients name/DOB, etc..)
- The CMN/ RX form is valid for 12 Months
- Documented resupply call requirements
G-Tubes (Low Profile and Standard B4088/B4087)
- Qty is 1 per 3 months
- The patient should contain permanent Z93.1 diagnosis
- Must ensure appropriate information is sent with a CMN or Script (Patients name/DOB, etc..)
- Resupply calls need to be documented
- The CMN/ RX form is valid for 12 Months
Feeding Pump (B9002) and IV Pole (E0776)
- 1 per 5 years
- Resupply Call requirements
- Should contain permanent z93.1 diagnosis
- Resupply calls need to be documented
- The CMN/ RX form is valid for 12 Months
Thickener (B4100)
- Medically Necessary Diagnosis to support treatment
- gravity or syringe feeding is not indicated
- admin rate is less than 100 ml/hr
- Resupply calls need to be documented
- The CMN/ RX form is valid for 12 Months
Electrolyte fluid / Additive Formula (B4102 (adult) -B4103 (pedi)) -B4104
- Z93.1/Applicable Dx diagnosis
- requires a start service or submit for auth within 90 days of signature date.
- Must have Documented dehydration
- With Condition with the need to replace electrolytes or fluid, ex: vomiting, intestinal obstruction, anuria, recurrent diarrhea
- Resupply calls need to be documented.
- The CMN/ RX form is valid for 12 Months
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