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(A) The following services are noncovered:
(1) All services exceeding the policies and limitations defined in Chapters 5101:3-4 and 5101:3-7 of the Administrative Code.
(2) Services determined by the department as not medically necessary as defined in Chapter 5101:3-1 of the Administrative Code.
(3) Services of a preventive nature.
(B) In addition, the following services are noncovered, unless a consumer has a localized infection or is under the care of an eligible prescriber for a metabolic disease such as diabetes mellitus, or another condition that may result in a circulatory impairment or desensitization in the legs or feet:
(1) Examinations and diagnostic services associated with routine foot care performed in the absence of a localized illness, symptoms or injury;
(2) Cutting or removal of corns and calluses;
(3) Nail trimming, cutting or clipping of nails not associated with nail surgery, unless a systemic condition is present such as metabolic, neurologic, or peripheral vascular disease that may require scrupulous foot care by a professional an eligible prescriber;
(4) Foot care provided for hygienic services;
(5) The treatment of uncomplicated, chronic foot conditions such as flat feet or a sublaxated structure in the foot; and
(6) Treatment of mycotic nails for an ambulatory and nonambulatory consumer unless the eligible prescriber attending the patient's mycotic condition documents that:
(a) There is clinical evidence of onychomycosis of the toenail; and
(b) The consumer has mycosis/dystrophy of the toenail causing secondary infection and/or pain that results or would result in marked limitation of ambulation and require the professional skills of a podiatrist podiatric physician.
Effective:
11/04/2010
R.C.
119.032 review dates:
07/29/2010 and
11/01/2015
Promulgated
Under: 119.03
Statutory
Authority:
5111.02
Rule
Amplifies:
5111.01,
5111.02,
5111.021
Prior
Effective Dates: 4/7/77, 5/19/86, 9/1/89, 2/1/90, 1/1/01, 8/15/05