Ala. Admin. Code r. 560-X-39-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 560-X-39-.01 - General

(1) ESWL is a covered benefit for treatment of kidney stones in the renal pelvis, uretero-pelvic junction, and the upper one-third of the ureter.

(2) ESWL is not a covered service for urinary stones of the bladder and the lower two-thirds of the ureter.

Authors: Charles A. Reasner, Luann C. McQueen

Ala. Admin. Code r. 560-X-39-.01

Rule effective October 13, 1987. Amended: Effective December 14, 1990. Emergency rule effective February 4, 1991. Amended: Effective May 14, 1991.

Statutory Authority: State Plan; Title XIX, Social Security Act; 42 C.F.R. §§482.11, 482.12, 482.22, 482.54.