N.J. Admin. Code § 10:68-2.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 10:68-2.1 - General provisions

(a) Chiropractors may prescribe services within the scope of their license to practice and within the limitations of the New Jersey Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare programs. The prescriber shall ensure the patient's free choice of provider when ordering and/or prescribing services, such as clinical laboratory services, medical supplies, and durable medical equipment, physical therapy, pre-fabricated orthoses, and diagnostic radiology services (see also N.J.A.C. 13:44E-1.1(c)).

(b) The chiropractor shall include his or her Provider Services Number on all written prescriptions.

(c) The chiropractor shall include, on each prescription, the patient's diagnosis and, when possible, state the length of time estimated for use or need for items, such as durable medical equipment. The Division, or its authorized agent, may contact the chiropractor for more information about the patient if a prescribed item requires the medical supplier to request prior authorization from the New Jersey Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare program.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:68-2.1

Amended by R.2000 d.451, effective 11/6/2000.
See: 32 N.J.R. 2691(a), 32 N.J.R. 3992(b).
In (a), added "and NJ KidCare" following "Medicaid"; in (b), deleted "Medicaid" and "(MPSN)"; in (c), substituted "Division's" for "Medicaid", and added "or NJ KidCare" following "Medicaid" in the last sentence.
Amended by R.2006 d.416, effective 12/4/2006.
See: 38 N.J.R. 2012(a), 38 N.J.R. 5157(a).
In (a) and (c), substituted "FamilyCare" for "KidCare"; and in (c), substituted "Division or its authorized agent" for "Division's District Office".

Amended by 53 N.J.R. 1788(a), effective 10/18/2021