Section 7 AAC 110.440 - Physician radiology and imaging services(a) The department will pay for diagnostic and follow-up x-rays without prior approval by the department, but films shall be made available to the department on request.(b) The department will not pay for radiologic contrast material separate from coverage for an x-ray except for low osmolar contrast material (LOCM) used in intrathecal, intravenous, and intra-arterial injections for a recipient with (1) a history of previous adverse reaction to contrast material other than a sensation of heat, flushing, or a single episode of nausea or vomiting;(2) a history of asthma or allergy;(3) significant cardiac dysfunction, including recent or imminent cardiac decompensation, severe arrhythmias, unstable angina pectoris, recent myocardial infarction, or pulmonary hypertension;(4) general severe debilitation; or(c) The department will pay for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA), single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT), and positron emission tomography (PET) services that are provided on an outpatient basis and for which the department has given prior authorization.Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193; am 3/19/2014, Register 209, April 2014Authority:AS 47.05.010
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