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016.06.48-242.130 Diapers and Underpads for Beneficiaries Ages 3 Years and Older

AR ADC 016.06.48-242.130Arkansas Administrative CodeEffective: February 1, 2022

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 016. Department of Human Services
Division 06. Division of Medical Services
Rule 48. Prosthetics Provider Manual (Refs & Annos)
Section 242.000. CMS-1500 Billing Procedures.
Section 242.100. HCPCS Procedure Codes.
Effective: February 1, 2022
Ark. Admin. Code 016.06.48-242.130
016.06.48-242.130 Diapers and Underpads for Beneficiaries Ages 3 Years and Older
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Procedure codes found in this section must be billed either electronically or on paper with modifier EP for beneficiaries under 21 years of age or modifier NU for beneficiaries age 21 and over. When a second modifier is listed, that modifier must be used in conjunction with either EP or NU.
Modifiers in this section are indicated by the headings M1 and M2. Prior authorization is indicated by the heading PA. If prior authorization is required, that information is indicated with a “Y” in the column, or if not, an “N” is shown.
-(...) This symbol, along with text in parentheses, indicates the Arkansas Medicaid description of the product. When using a procedure code with this symbol, the product must meet the indicated Arkansas Medicaid description.
View or print the procedure codes and modifiers for Durable Medical Equipment (DME), oxygen equipment and supplies, orthotic appliances, prosthetic devices and medical supplies, procedures and services.
Reimbursement is based on a per unit basis with one unit equaling one item (diaper, underpad). When billing for these services that are benefit limited to a dollar amount per month, providers must bill according to the calendar month.
Providers must not span calendar months when billing for diapers and/or underpads. The date of delivery is the date of service. Providers should not bill “from” and “through” dates of service.
Refer to Section 212.100 of this manual for coverage information on diapers and underpads.

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Amended Nov. 1, 2017; Feb. 1, 2022.
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Current with amendments received through May 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 016.06.48-242.130, AR ADC 016.06.48-242.130
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