Section 467-3-013 - MIDLINE NEUROLOGICAL DEFECT DIAGNOSIS AND SERVICESThis service provides treatment for spina bifida, meningomyelocele, or other central nervous system neurological defects.
013.01MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS. Common diagnoses covered are spina bifida aperta with hydrocephalus, spina bifida aperta without hydrocephalus, spina bifida occulta, congenital hydrocephalus, encephalocele, obstructive hydrocephalus - acquired, hydranencephaly, spinal cord lesion, and craniosynostosis requiring surgery. Other central nervous system neurological defects may be considered. 013.01(A)MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION. The medical consultant determines medical eligibility for midline neurological defect.013.01(B)CERTIFICATION DATE. The certification date is the date of referral, once medical and financial eligibility is met.013.02SERVICE COMPONENTS. Service components may be covered if recommended in the individual medical treatment plan and funds are available.467 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 3, § 013
Adopted effective 5/17/2022