016.06.12 Ark. Code R. 012

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 10, October, 2024

Rule 016.06.12-012 - Provider Manual Update Transmittal Prosthetics 1-12 and Provider Manual Update Transmittal Section V 1-12

212.600 Orthotic Appliances and Prosthetic Devices, All Ages

A. The Arkansas Medicaid Program covers orthotic appliances and prosthetic devices for beneficiaries under age 21 in the Child Health Services (EPSDT) Program. Providers of orthotic appliances and prosthetic devices may be reimbursed by the Arkansas Medicaid Program when the items are prescribed by a physician and documented as medically necessary for beneficiaries under age 21 participating in the Child Health Services (EPSDT) Program.

1. No prior authorization is required to obtain these services for beneficiaries under age 21.

2. No benefit limits apply to orthotic appliances and prosthetic devices for beneficiaries underage 21.

B. Arkansas Medicaid covers orthotic appliances for beneficiaries age 21 and over. The following provisions must be met before services may be provided.

1. Prior authorization is required for orthotic appliances valued at or above the Medicaid maximum allowable reimbursement rate of $500.00 per item for use by beneficiaries age 21 and over. Prior authorization may be requested by submitting form DMS-679A titled Prescription & Prior Authorization Request for Medical Equipment Excluding Wheelchairs & Wheelchair Components to AFMC. View or print form DMS-679A and instructions for completion. View or print AFMC contact information.

2. For beneficiaries age 21 and over, a benefit limit of $3,000 per state fiscal year (SFY; July 1 through June 30) has been established for reimbursement for orthotic appliances. No extension of benefits will be granted.

The following restrictions apply to the coverage of orthotic appliances for beneficiaries age 21 and over:

a. Orthotic appliances may not be replaced for 12 months from the date of purchase. If a beneficiary's condition warrants a modification or replacement and the $3,000.00 SFY benefit limit has not been met, the provider may submit documentation to AFMC, to substantiate medical necessity. If approved, AFMC will issue a prior authorization number.Section 221.000 of this provider manual may be referenced for information regarding prior authorization procedures.

b. Custom-molded orthotic appliances are not covered for a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome prior to surgery.

C. Arkansas Medicaid covers prosthetic devices for beneficiaries age 21 and over; however, the following provisions must be met before services may be provided.

1. Prior authorization will be required for prosthetic device items valued at or in excess of the $1,000.00 per item Medicaid maximum allowable reimbursement rate for use by beneficiaries age 21 and over. Prior authorization may be requested by submitting form DMS-679A titled Prescription & Prior Authorization Request for Medical Equipment Excluding Wheelchairs & Wheelchair Components to AFMC. View or print form DMS-679A and instructions for completion.

2. For beneficiaries age 21 and over, a benefit limit of $20,000 per SFY has been established for reimbursement for prosthetic devices. No extension of benefits will be granted.

3. The following restrictions apply to coverage of prosthetic devices for beneficiaries age 21 and over:

a. Prosthetic devices may be replaced only after five years have elapsed from their date of purchase. If the beneficiary's condition warrants a modification or replacement, and the $20,000 SFY benefit limit has not been met, the provider may submit documentation to AFMC to substantiate medical necessity. If approved, AFMC will issue a prior authorization number.Section 220.000 of this provider manual may be referenced for information regarding prior authorization procedures.

b. Myoelectric prosthetic devices may be purchased only when needed to replace myoelectric devices received by beneficiaries who were under age 21 when they received the original device.

D. The forms, listed below, are available for evaluating the need of beneficiaries age 21 and over for orthotic appliances and prosthetic devices, and prescribing the needed appliances and equipment. The Medicaid Program does not require providers to use the forms, but the information the forms are designed to collect is required by Medicaid to process requests for prior authorization of orthotic appliances and prosthetic devices for beneficiaries aged 21 and over.

The appropriate forms (or the required information in a different format) must accompany the form DMS-679A. View or print DMS-679A titled Prescription & Prior Authorization Request for Medical Equipment Excluding Wheelchairs & Wheelchair Components and instructions for completion.

The forms and their titles are as follows:

1.	DMS-647	Gait Analysis: Full Body. View or print form DMS-647.
2.	DMS-648	Upper-Limb Prosthetic Evaluation. View or print form DMS-648.
3.	DMS-649	Upper-Limb Prosthetic Prescription. View or print form DMS-649.
4.	DMS-650	Lower-Limb Prosthetic Evaluation. View or print form DMS-650.
5.	DMS-651	Lower-Limb Prosthetic Prescription. View or print form DMS-651.

SECTION V - FORMS

Claim Forms

Red-ink Claim Forms

The following is a list of the red-ink claim forms required by Arkansas Medicaid. The forms below cannot be printed from this manual for use. Information about where to get the forms and links to samples of the forms is available below. To view a sample form, click the form name.

Claim Type	Where To Get Them
Professional - CMS-1500	Business Form Supplier
Institutional-CMS-1450*	Business Form Supplier
Visual Care - DMS-26-V	1-800-457-4454
Inpatient Crossover- HP-MC-001	1-800-457-4454
Long Term Care Crossover- HP-MC-002	1-800-457-4454
Outpatient Crossover- HP-MC-003	1-800-457-4454
Professional Crossover- HP-MC-004	1-800-457-4454

* For dates of service after 11/30/07 - ALL HOSPICE PROVIDERS USE ONLY FORM CMS-1450 (formerly UB-04) for billing.

Claim Forms

The following is a list of the non-red-ink claim forms required by Arkansas Medicaid. Information about where to get a supply of the forms and links to samples of the forms is available below. To view a sample form, click the form name.

Claim Type	Where To Get Them
Alternatives Attendant Care Provider Claim Form -AAS-9559	Client Employer
Dental - ADA-J400	Business Form Supplier

Arkansas Medicaid Forms

The forms below can be printed from this manual for use.

In order by form name:

Form Name	Form Link
Acknowledgement of Hysterectomy Information	DMS-2606
Address Change Form	DMS-673
Adjustment Request Form - Medicaid XIX	HP-AR-004

AFMC Prescription & Prior Authorization Request for Medical Equipment Excluding Wheelchairs & Wheelchair Components	DMS-679A
Amplification/Assistive Technology Recommendation Form	DMS-686
Application for WebRA Hardship Waiver	DMS-7736
Approval/Denial Codes for Inpatient Psychiatric Services	DMS-2687
Arkansas Early Intervention Infant & Toddler Program Intake/Referral/Application for Services	DDS/FS#0001.a
ARKids First Mental Health Services Provider Qualification Form	DMS-612
Assisted Living Waiver Plan of Care	AAS-9565
Authorization for Automatic Deposit	autodeposit
Authorization for Payment for Services Provided	MAP-8
Certification of Need - Medicaid Inpatient Psychiatric Services for Under Age 21	DMS-2633
Certification of Schools to Provide Comprehensive EPSDT Services	CSPC-EPSDT
Certification Statement for Abortion	DMS-2698
Change of Ownership Information	DMS-0688
Child Health Management Services Enrollment Orders	DMS-201
Child Health Management Services Discharge Notification Form	DMS-202
CHMS Benefit Extension for Diagnosis/Evaluation Procedures	DMS-699A
CHMS Request for Prior Authorization	DMS-102
Claim Correction Request	DMS-2647
Consent for Release of Information	DMS-619
Contact Lens Prior Authorization Request Form	DMS-0101
Contract to Participate in the Arkansas Medical Assistance Program	DMS-653
DDTCS Transportation Log	DMS-638
DDTCS Transportation Survey	DMS-632
Dental Treatment Additional Information	DMS-32-A
Disclosure of Significant Business Transactions	DMS-689
Disproportionate Share Questionnaire	DMS-628
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Prescription/Referral For Medically Necessary Services/Items Not Specifically Included in the Medicaid State Plan	DMS-693
Early Childhood Special Education Referral Form	ECSE-R
EPSDT Provider Agreement	DMS-831
Explanation of Check Refund	HP-CR-002
Gait Analysis Full Body	DMS-647

Home Health Certification and Plan of Care	CMS-485
Hospital/Physician/Certified Nurse Midwife Referral for Newborn Infant Medicaid Coverage	DCO-645
Inpatient Psychiatric Medicaid Agency Review Team Transmittal Sheet	DMS-2685
Individual Renewal Form for School-Based Audiologists	DMS-7782
Lower-Limb Prosthetic Evaluation	DMS-650
Lower-Limb Prosthetic Prescription	DMS-651
Media Selection/E-Mail Address Change Form	HP-MS-005
Medicaid Claim Inquiry Form	HP-CI-003
Medicaid Form Request	HP-MFR-001
Medical Assistance Dental Disposition	DMS-2635
Medical Equipment Request for Prior Authorization & Prescription	DMS-679
Medical Transportation and Personal Assistant Verification	DMS-616
Mental Health Services Provider Qualification Form for LCSW, LMFT and LPC	DMS-633
Notice Of Noncompliance	DMS-635
NPI Reporting Form	DMS-683
Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy for Medicaid Eligible Beneficiaries Under Age 21 Prescription/Referral	DMS-640
Ownership and Conviction Disclosure	DMS-675
Personal Care Assessment and Service Plan	DMS-618 English DMS-618 Spanish
Practitioner Identification Number Request Form	DMS-7708
Prescription & Prior Authorization Request For Nutrition Therapy & Supplies	DMS-2615
Primary Care Physician Managed Care Program Referral Form	DMS-2610
Primary Care Physician Participation Agreement	DMS-2608
Primary Care Physician Selection and Change Form	DMS-2609
Prior Authorization (PA) Request for Extension of Benefits-Prescription Drugs	DMS-0685-14
Procedure Code/NDC Detail Attachment Form	DMS-664
Provider Application	DMS-652
Provider Communication Form	AAS-9502
Provider Data Sharing Agreement - Medicare Parts C & D	DMS-652-A
Provider Enrollment Application and Contract Package	AppMaterial
Referral for Audiology Services - School-Based Setting	DMS-7783

Referral for Certification of Need Medicaid Inpatient Psychiatric Services for Under Age 21	DMS-2634
Referral for Medical Assistance	DMS-630
Request for Appeal	DMS-840
Request for Extension of Benefits	DMS-699
Request for Extension of Benefits for Clinical, Outpatient, Laboratory and X-Ray Services	DMS-671
Request for Extension of Benefits for Medical Supplies for Medicaid Beneficiaries Under Age 21	DMS-602
Request For Orthodontic Treatment	DMS-32-0
Request for Private Duty Nursing Services Prior Authorization and Prescription - Initial Request or Recertification	DMS-2692
Request for Targeted Case Management Prior Authorization for Beneficiaries Under Age 21	DMS-601
Research Request Form	HP-0288
Service Log - Personal Care Delivery and Aides Notes	DMS-873
Sterilization Consent Form	DMS-615 English DMS-615 Spanish
Sterilization Consent Form - Information for Men	PUB-020
Sterilization Consent Form - Information for Women	PUB-019
Upper-Limb Prosthetic Evaluation	DMS-648
Upper-Limb Prosthetic Prescription	DMS-649
Vendor Performance Report	Vendorperformreport
Verification of Medical Services	DMS-2618

In order by form number:

AAS-9502

AAS-9559

AAS-9565

Address Change

Autodeposit

CMS-485

CSPC-EPSDT

DCO-645

DDS/FS#0001.a

DMS-0101

DMS-0685-14

DMS-0688

DMS-102

DMS-201

DMS-202

DMS-2606

DMS-2608

DMS-2609

DMS-2610

DMS-2615

DMS-2618

DMS-2633

DMS-2634

DMS-2635

DMS-2647

DMS-2685

DMS-2687

DMS-2692

DMS-2698

DMS-32-A

DMS-32-0

DMS-601

DMS-602

DMS-612

DMS-615 English

DMS-615 Spanish

DMS-616

DMS-618 English

DMS-618 Spanish

DMS-619

DMS-628

DMS-630

DMS-632

DMS-633

DMS-635

DMS-638

DMS-640

DMS-647

DMS-648

DMS-649

DMS-650

DMS-651

DMS-652

DMS-652-A

DMS-653

DMS-664

DMS-671

DMS-675

DMS-673

DMS-679

DMS-679A

DMS-683

DMS-686

DMS-689

DMS-693

DMS-699

DMS-699A DMS-7708 DMS-7736

DMS-7782

DMS-7783

DMS-831

DMS-840

DMS-873

ECSE-R

HP-0288

HP-AR-004

HP-CI-003

HP-CR-002

HP-MFR-001

HP-MS-005

MAP-8

Performance Report

Provider Enrollment Application and Contract Package

PUB-019

PUB-020

Arkansas Medicaid Contacts and Links

Click the link to view the information.

American Hospital Association

Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator

Arkansas Department of Education, Health and Nursing Services Specialist

Arkansas Department of Education, Special Education

Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services

Arkansas Department of Human Services, Appeals and Hearings Section

Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services

Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, Child Care Licensing Unit

Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services, Contracts Management Unit

Arkansas Department of Human Services, Children's Services

Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of County Operations, Customer Assistance Section

Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Services

Arkansas DHS, Division of Medical Services Director

Arkansas DHS, Division of Medical Services, Benefit Extension Requests, UR Section

Arkansas DHS, Division of Medical Services, Dental Care Unit

Arkansas DHS, Division of Medical Services, HP Enterprise Services Provider Enrollment Unit

Arkansas DHS, Division of Medical Services, Financial Activities Unit

Arkansas DHS, Division of Medical Services, Hearing Aid Consultant

Arkansas DHS, Division of Medical Services, Medical Assistance Unit

Arkansas DHS, Division of Medical Services, Medical Director

Arkansas DHS, Division of Medical Services, Pharmacy Unit

Arkansas DHS, Division of Medical Services, Program Communications Unit

Arkansas DHS, Division of Medical Services, Program Integrity Unit (PI)

Arkansas DHS, Division of Medical Services, Provider Reimbursement Unit

Arkansas DHS, Division of Medical Services, Third-Party Liability Unit

Arkansas DHS, Division of Medical Services, UR/Home Health Extensions

Arkansas DHS, Division of Medical Services, Utilization Review Section

Arkansas DHS, Division of Medical Services, Visual Care Coordinator

Arkansas Department of Health

Arkansas Department of Health, Health Facility Services

Arkansas Department of Human Services, Accounts Receivable

Arkansas Foundation For Medical Care

Arkansas Hospital Association

ARKids First-B

ARKids First-B ID Card Example

Central Child Health Services Office (EPSDT)

ConnectCare Helpline

County Codes

CPT Ordering

Dental Contractor

HP Enterprise Services Claims Department

HP Enterprise Services EDI Support Center (formerly AEVCS Help Desk)

HP Enterprise Services Inquiry Unit

HP Enterprise Services Manual Order

HP Enterprise Services Pharmacy Help Desk

HP Enterprise Services Provider Assistance Center (PAC)

HP Enterprise Services Supplied Forms

Example of Beneficiary Notification of Denied ARKids First-B Claim

Example of Beneficiary Notification of Denied Medicaid Claim

First Connections Infant & Toddler Program, Developmental Disabilities Services

Flow Chart of Intake and Prior Authorization Process For Intervention/Treatment

Health Care Declarations

ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Reference Book Ordering

Immunizations Registry Help Desk

Medicaid ID Card Example

Medicaid Managed Care Services (MMCS)

Medicaid Reimbursement Unit Communications Hotline

Medicaid Tooth Numbering System

National Supplier Clearinghouse

Primary Care Physician (PCP) Enrollment Voice Response System

Provider Qualifications, Division of Behavioral Health Services

QSource of Arkansas

Select Optical

Standard Register

Table of Desirable Weights

ValueOptions

U.S. Government Printing Office

Vendor Performance Report

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ARKANSAS MEDICAID LOWER-LIMB PROSTHETIC EVALUATION FORM

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016.06.12 Ark. Code R. 012

6/14/2012