844 Ind. Admin. Code 13-1-2

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 844 IAC 13-1-2 - "Acupuncture" defined

Authority: IC 25-22.5-2-7

Affected: IC 25-2.5-1

Sec. 2.

(a) "Acupuncture" means the evaluation and treatment of persons affected through a method of stimulation of a certain point or points on or immediately below the surface of the body by the insertion of presterilized, single-use, disposable needles, unless medically contraindicated, with or without the application of heat, electronic stimulation, or manual pressure to prevent or modify the perception of pain to normalize physiological functions, or for the treatment of certain diseases or dysfunctions of the body.

(b) The term does not include:

(1) radiology, electrosurgery, chiropractic technique, physical therapy, use or prescribing of any drugs, medications, serums, or vaccines; or

(2) determination of an allopathic differential diagnosis.

844 IAC 13-1-2

Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 13-1-2; filed Oct 9, 2001, 2:52 p.m.: 25 IR 803; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070055RFA; readopted filed November 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA

Readopted filed 11/12/2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA

Readopted filed 2/27/2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA