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...(A) This rule sets forth general coverage and payment policies for durable medical equipment (DME), prostheses, orthotic devices, medical/surgical supplies, and supplier services. (1) Additional conditions specific to a particular DMEPOS item or service may be set forth in other rules in this chapter of the Administrative Code. (2) Policies set forth in other rules in this chapter supersede any ...

...(A) Scope. (1) This rule sets forth general coverage and payment policies for durable medical equipment (DME), prostheses, orthotic devices, medical supplies, and supplier services dispensed or rendered by an enrolled DMEPOS provider. (2) Additional conditions specific to a particular DMEPOS item or service may be set forth in other rules in this chapter of the Administrative Code. (3) Policies...

...(A) Scope. (1) This rule sets forth general coverage and payment policies for durable medical equipment (DME), prostheses, orthotic devices, medical supplies, and supplier services dispensed or rendered by an enrolled DMEPOS provider. (2) Additional conditions specific to a particular DMEPOS item or service may be set forth in other rules in this chapter of the Administrative Code. (3) Policies set forth in other ...

...(A) Definitions and explanations. (1) "Basic equipment package" is the following standard set of parts and accessories that come with a wheelchair at the time of purchase: (a) A sling or solid seat with back, a captain's chair, or a stadium-style seat; (b) Standard casters or wheels with tires; (c) Standard armrests; (d) Standard front rigging, such as non-elevating legrests with footrests or...

...(A) Definitions and explanations. (1) "Group 1," "group 2," and "group 3" are classes of pressure-reducing support surface. (a) Group 1 surfaces are generally non-powered pads or overlays that are designed to be placed on top of a hospital bed or standard mattress. They achieve their effect through the application of, for example, a gel layer, air pressure, natural lamb's wool, or synthetic ...

...(A) Definitions and explanations. (1) "Group 1," "group 2," and "group 3" are classes of pressure-reducing support surface. (a) Group 1 surfaces are generally non-powered pads or overlays that are designed to be placed on top of a hospital bed or standard mattress. They achieve their effect through the application of, for example, a gel layer, air pressure, natural lamb's wool, or synthetic ...

...(A) "Home health services" includes home health nursing, home health aide services and skilled therapies. (B) Home health services are reimbursable only if a qualifying treating physician, advance practice nurse or physician assistant certifying the need for home health services documents that he or she had a face-to-face encounter with the individual within ninety days prior to the start of ...

...(A) "Private duty nursing (PDN)" is a continuous nursing service that requires the skills of and is performed by either a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN) at the direction of a registered nurse. A service is not considered a PDN service merely because it was performed by a licensed nurse. A covered PDN visit must meet the definition in paragraph (A) of rule 5160-12-04 of t...

...(A) As a prerequisite to receiving private duty nursing (PDN) services, an individual must meet the requirements set forth in rule 5160-12-02 of the Administrative Code, as applicable, which require the individual to receive PDN authorization from the Ohio department of medicaid (ODM) or its designee. (B) The procedures set forth in this paragraph must be followed when securing a PDN authorization for individuals wh...

...(A) Provisions in this chapter do not necessarily apply to transportation furnished in accordance with other chapters of agency 5160 of the Administrative Code. (B) The following definitions apply to this chapter: (1) Terms that have the same meaning as in 42 C.F.R. 414.605 (October 1, 2020) include the following items: (a) "Advanced life support, level 1 (ALS1)"; (b) "Advanced life suppor...

...(A) Pursuant to 42 C.F.R. 431.53, the Ohio department of medicaid (ODM) is obligated to ensure necessary transportation for medicaid-eligible individuals to and from providers of covered healthcare services. ODM fulfills this obligation in large measure through three-way subgrant agreements with the Ohio department of job and family services (ODJFS) and with each county department of job and famil...

...(A) Definitions. (1) "Private transportation vendor (PTV)" is an entity that meets the following criteria: (a) It seeks to establish or to maintain a contract with a county department of job and family services (CDJFS) to supply transportation service to medicaid recipients in accordance with rule 5160-15-10 of the Administrative Code; and (b) It is not a government agency, transit authority, p...

...(A) Definitions. (1) "Private transportation vendor (PTV)" is an entity that meets the following criteria: (a) It seeks to establish or to maintain a contract with a county department of job and family services (CDJFS) to supply transportation service to medicaid recipients in accordance with rule 5160-15-10 of the Administrative Code; and (b) It is not a government agency, transit authority, p...

...(A) Definitions. (1) "Freestanding birth center (FBC)" has the same meaning as in 42 U.S.C. 1396d(l)(3)(B) (October 1, 2016). (2) "Independent practitioner" and "non-independent practitioner" have the same meaning as in rule 5160-4-02 of the Administrative Code. (3) "Low-risk expectant mother" has the same meaning as in rule 3701-83-33 of the Administrative Code. (B) Provider requirements....

...(A) Definitions. (1) "Freestanding birth center (FBC)" is an entity defined in 42 U.S.C. 1396d(l)(3)(B) (in effect as of January 1, 2023) that is operated in conformity with rules 3701-83-33 to 3701-83-42 of the Administrative Code. (2) "Independent practitioner" and "non-independent practitioner" have the same meaning as in rule 5160-4-02 of the Administrative Code. (3) "Low-risk expectant...

...(A) Definitions. (1) For the purposes of this rule, "hysterectomy" means, in accordance with 42 C.F.R. 441.251 (October 1, 2010 edition), a medical procedure or operation for the purpose of removing the uterus. (2) For the purposes of this rule, "institutionalized individual" means, in accordance with 42 C.F.R. 441.251 (October 1, 2010 edition), an individual who is: (a) Involuntarily confined or detained, under a...

...(A) This rule does not apply to MyCare Ohio plans as defined in rule 5160-58-01 of the Administrative Code or the Ohio resilience through integrated systems and excellence (OhioRISE) plan as defined in rule 5160-59-01 of the Administrative Code. (B) Eligibility for managed care organization (MCO) enrollment. (1) Except as specified in paragraphs (B)(3) to (B)(5) of this rule, in mandatory servic...

...(A) This rule does not apply to MyCare Ohio plans as defined in rule 5160-58-01 of the Administrative Code or the Ohio resilience through integrated systems and excellence (OhioRISE) plan as defined in rule 5160-59-01 of the Administrative Code. (B) The Ohio department of medicaid (ODM) will terminate a member from enrollment in a managed care organization (MCO) for any of the following reasons: ...

...(A) This rule does not apply to MyCare Ohio plans as defined in rule 5160-58-01 of the Administrative Code or the Ohio resilience through integrated systems and excellence (OhioRISE) plan as defined in rule 5160-59-01 of the Administrative Code. (B) The managed care organization (MCO) is responsible for payment of long-term services and supports (LTSS) respite services as defined in rule 5160-26-...

...(A) This rule does not apply to MyCare Ohio plans as defined in rule 5160-58-01 of the Administrative Code. (B) Notice of action (NOA) by a managed care organization (MCO) or the single pharmacy benefit manager (SPBM). (1) When an adverse benefit determination has occurred or will occur, the MCO or SPBM shall provide the affected member with a NOA. (2) The language and format of the NOA sha...

...(A) Tort. (1) Pursuant to sections 5160.37 and 5160.38 of the Revised Code, the Ohio department of medicaid (ODM) maintains all rights of recovery (tort) against the liability of any third party payer (TPP) for the cost of medical services. (2) A managed care entity (MCE) is prohibited from accepting any settlement, compromise, judgment, award, or recovery of any action or claim by a member. (3...

...(A) Tort. (1) Pursuant to sections 5160.37 and 5160.38 of the Revised Code, the Ohio department of medicaid (ODM) maintains all rights of recovery (tort) against the liability of any third party payer (TPP) for the cost of medical services. (2) A managed care entity (MCE) is prohibited from accepting any settlement, compromise, judgment, award, or recovery of any action or claim by a member. (3...

...(A) An "eligible behavioral health provider" for purposes of this chapter is a provider of a mental health or substance use disorder treatment service covered in agency 5160 of the Administrative Code and is one of the following: (1) An entity operating in accordance with section 5119.36 of the Revised Code and Chapters 5122-24 to 5122-29 and Chapter 5160-1 of the Administrative Code and providin...

...(A) For the purposes of this chapter, an "eligible billing provider" is an entity that meets the conditions in paragraph (A)(1) or (A)(2) of this rule. An "eligible rendering provider" is an individual who meets one or more of the conditions stated in paragraphs (A)(3) to (A)(8) of this rule and is employed by or under contract with an eligible billing provider. (1) An entity certified by th...

...(A) This rule sets forth coverage and limitations for behavioral health services rendered to medicaid recipients by behavioral health provider agencies who meet all requirements found in agency 5160 of the Administrative Code unless otherwise specified. (1) All claims for behavioral health services submitted to the Ohio department of medicaid (ODM) must include an ICD-10 diagnosis of mental illne...