CSHCN Services Program Orthoses and Prostheses Benefits to Change Information posted February 19, 2010 Effective for dates of service on or after March 1, 2010, benefit criteria for orthoses and prostheses will change for the Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program. Orthoses, prostheses, and prescription shoes are a benefit of the CSHCN Services Program when prior authorized. The CSHCN Services Program uses the definitions of the Texas State Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics, as listed in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). Orthoses (Not All-Inclusive) The following listed conditions are a guide; additional documentation of medical necessity must be provided if orthoses are requested for an unlisted condition. Orthoses Applicable Condition Helmet Neoplasms of the brain, subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hemorrhage, hemophilia, epilepsy, cerebral palsy Spinal orthosis, collar, corset, body jacket (thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthoses [TLSO], lumbar-sacral orthoses [LSO], cervical thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthoses [CTLSO]) Scoliosis, spinal injuries, paraplegia, kyphosis, neurofibromatosis, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal tumor Hip orthosis (HO), Pavlik harness, Ilfled, Craig Dislocated hip, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, congenital deformities of hip Thoracic-hip-knee-ankle orthosis (THKAO), parapodium (standing frame), swivel walker Spina bifida, spinal injuries, spinal tumor, cerebral palsy, paraplegia Hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis (HKAFO), knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) (also known as a long leg brace), knee orthosis (KO), knee immobilizer Spina bifida, cerebral palsy, paraplegia, late effects of cerebrovascular accident (CVA), spinal cord lesions, arthrogryposis, club foot, varus deformities of feet, genu varus and genu valgus if due to growth deformity, arthropathy associated with hematological disorders related to lower extremity conditions Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) Foot anomalies, cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, spina bifida, club foot, arthrogryposis, arthropathy associated with extremity conditions Inhibitive casting Cerebral palsy, increased muscle tone related to central nervous system lesions/disorders
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CSHCN Services Program Orthoses and Prostheses Benefits to Change Information posted February 19, 2010
Effective for dates of service on or after March 1, 2010, benefit criteria for orthoses and prostheses will change for the Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program. Orthoses, prostheses, and prescription shoes are a benefit of the CSHCN Services Program when prior authorized.
The CSHCN Services Program uses the definitions of the Texas State Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics, as listed in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC).
Orthoses (Not All-Inclusive) The following listed conditions are a guide; additional documentation of medical necessity must be provided if orthoses are requested for an unlisted condition.
Orthoses Applicable Condition Helmet Neoplasms of the brain, subarachnoid
Hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis (HKAFO), knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) (also known as a long leg brace), knee orthosis (KO), knee immobilizer
Spina bifida, cerebral palsy, paraplegia, late effects of cerebrovascular accident (CVA), spinal cord lesions, arthrogryposis, club foot, varus deformities of feet, genu varus and genu valgus if due to growth deformity, arthropathy associated with hematological disorders related to lower extremity conditions
Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) Foot anomalies, cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, spina bifida, club foot, arthrogryposis, arthropathy associated with extremity conditions
Inhibitive casting
Cerebral palsy, increased muscle tone related to central nervous system lesions/disorders
Orthoses Applicable Condition Foot orthosis, Dennis Brown splint, counter-rotation system
Foot anomalies, tibial torsion, club foot, varus deformities of feet, cerebral palsy, spina bifida arthrogryposis, arthritic conditions (medical justification needed for valgus deformities of the feet)
Upper-extremity orthosis, shoulder orthosis (SO), elbow orthosis (EO), wrist-hand-finger orthosis (WHFO), mobile arm support (MAS: shoulder-elbow-wrist-hand orthoses [SEWHO])
Dynamic splint Cerebral palsy, increased muscle tone related to central nervous system lesions/disorders
University of California-Berkeley (UCB) shoe
Valgus deformity and significant congenital pes planus with pain, a structural problem that results in significant pes planus, acute plantar fasciitis, or a diagnosis of hemophilia
Reciprocating gait orthosis (RGO) Spina bifida or similar functional disabilities
Prescription Shoes Prescription shoes are a benefit for any covered diagnosis resulting in orthopedic problems including, but not limited to: cerebral palsy, spina bifida, arthrogryposis, club foot, varus deformities of the feet, paralytic syndromes, spinal cord injuries, rheumatoid/septic arthritis, any inflammatory joint condition, collagen disease, hemophilia, and burns of the lower extremities.
Prescription shoes (orthopedic shoes) must be authorized and must be prescribed by a licensed physician (Doctor of Medicine [M.D]. or Doctor of Osteopathy [D.O.]) or a podiatrist.
Prostheses (Artificial Limbs) The following listed conditions are a guide; documentation of medical necessity must be provided if prostheses are requested for an unlisted condition.
Preparatory or Temporary Prostheses Preparatory or temporary prostheses is a benefit of the CSHCN Services Program.
A preparatory or temporary prosthesis allows for extensive gait training for lower-limb amputees and extensive functional training for upper-limb amputees. A preparatory prosthesis is intended as the final step before the permanent or definitive application. A client with a preparatory prosthesis does not need to be in the hospital, may be involved in chemotherapy or other medical or rehabilitative treatment that affects the size or healing of the residual limb, and may be undergoing changes to the residual limb that would preclude the fitting of the permanent or definitive prosthesis. A preparatory prosthesis is used by the client for varying time periods (4 to 12 months) before the permanent or definitive prosthesis needs to be ordered.
Prior Authorization Requirements All orthoses and prostheses procedures addressed in this article require prior authorization.
Requests must be submitted on a CSHCN Services Program Prior Authorization and Authorization Request for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) form with all procedure codes attached.
The prior authorization request must include documentation that supports the medical necessity of the requested item.
Orthoses and Related Services All requests for prior authorization must include documentation of medical necessity including, but not limited to, documentation that the device is needed for at least one of the following indications:
• To reduce pain by restricting mobility of the affected body part
• To facilitate healing following an injury to the affected body part or related soft tissue
• To facilitate healing following a surgical procedure on the affected body part or related soft tissue
• To support weak muscles or a deformity of the affected body part
Prior authorization requests for some types of orthoses require additional documentation that is detailed in the sections that follow.
The provider must maintain the following written documentation in the client’s medical record:
• The prescription for the device
o Orthotic devices must be prescribed by a physician (M.D. or D.O.) or a podiatrist. A podiatrist prescription is valid for conditions of the ankle or foot.
• Accurate diagnostic information that supports the medical necessity for the requested device
A prior authorization is valid for a maximum period of 6 months from the prescription signature date. At the end of the 6-month authorization period, a new prescription is required for prior authorization of additional services.
Spinal Orthoses
Spinal orthoses include, but are not limited to: cervical orthoses, thoracic rib belts, thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthoses (TLSO), sacroiliac orthoses, lumbar orthoses, lumbar-sacral orthoses (LSO), cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthoses (CTLSO), halo procedures, spinal-corset orthoses, and spinal orthoses for scoliosis.
Spinal orthoses will be considered for prior authorization with documentation of one of the indications defined in the Orthoses and Related Services section above.
Thoracic-Hip-Knee-Ankle (THKA) Orthoses
THKA orthoses will be considered for prior authorization with documentation of one of the indications defined in the Orthoses and Related Services section above.
Lower-Limb Orthoses
Lower limb orthoses include, but are not limited to: hip orthoses (HO), Legg Perthes orthoses, knee orthoses (KO), ankle-foot orthoses (AFO), knee-ankle-foot orthoses (KAFO), hip-knee-ankle-foot orthoses (HKAFO), fracture orthoses, and reciprocating gait orthosis (RGO).
In addition to the indications defined in the Orthoses and Related Services section above, lower-limb orthoses will be considered for prior authorization with documentation of the following criteria for specific orthotic devices.
Ankle-Foor Orthoses (AFO)
AFOs used during ambulation will be considered for prior authorization for clients with documentation of all of the following:
• Weakness or deformity of the foot and ankle
• A need for stabilization for medical reasons
• Anticipated improvement in functioning during activities of daily living (ADLs) with use of the device
AFOs not used during ambulation (static AFOs) will be considered for prior authorization for clients with documentation of at least one of the following conditions:
• Plantar fasciitis
• Plantar flexion contracture of the ankle, with additional documentation that includes all of the following:
o Dorsiflexion on pretreatment passive range of motion testing is at least 10 degrees.
o The contracture is interfering or is expected to interfere significantly with the client’s functioning during ADLs.
o The AFO will be used as a component of a physician-prescribed therapy plan of care, which includes active stretching of the involved muscles or tendons.
o There is reasonable expectation that the AFO will correct the contracture.
Reciprocating Gait Orthoses (RGO)
RGOs will be considered for prior authorization for clients with spina bifida or similar functional disabilities.
The prior authorization request must include a statement from the prescribing physician that indicates medical necessity for the RGO, the physical therapy treatment plan, and documentation that the client or family is willing to comply with the treatment plan.
Foot Orthoses Foot orthoses include, but are not limited to, foot inserts, prescription shoes and boots, wedges, and lifts.
Foot orthoses will be considered for prior authorization for clients with documentation of all the following:
• The client has symptoms associated with the particular foot condition
• The client has failed to respond to a course of appropriate, conservative treatment, including physical therapy, injections, strapping, or anti-inflammatory medications)
• The client has at least one of the following:
o Torsional conditions, such as metatarsus adductus, tibial torsion, or femoral torsion
o Structural deformities
o Hallux valgus deformities
o In-toe or out-toe gait
o Musculoskeletal weakness
Additional criteria for specific devices are outlined below.
Foot Inserts
Removable foot inserts will be considered for prior authorization for clients with documentation of at least one of the following medical conditions:
• Diabetes mellitus
• History of amputation of the opposite foot or part of either foot
• History of foot ulceration or pre-ulcerative calluses of either foot
• Peripheral neuropathy with evidence of callus formation of either foot
• Deformity of either foot
• Poor circulation of either foot
Removable foot inserts may be covered independent of corrective shoes with documentation that the client has appropriate footwear into which the insert can be placed.
A University of California at Berkeley (UCB) removable foot insert will be considered for prior authorization with documentation that the device is required to correct or treat at least one of the following conditions:
• A valgus deformity and significant congenital pes planus with pain
• A structural problem which results in significant pes planus, such as Downs syndrome
• Acute plantar fasciitis
• Hemophilia
Prescription Shoes
Prescription shoes (corrective or orthopedic shoes) require prior authorization and must be prescribed by a licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.) or a podiatrist.
Prescription shoes will be considered for prior authorization when all of the following criteria are met:
• The shoe is permanently attached to a brace.
• The shoe is custom-modified by an orthotist or prosthetist/orthotist at the direction of the prescribing physician.
• The shoe is necessary to hold surgical correction, postoperative casting, or serial or clubfoot casting (does not have to be attached to a brace). A prescription shoe can be prior authorized up to one year from the date of the surgical procedure.
• There is documentation of one of the indications defined in the Orthoses and Related Services section above by a physician concerning the specific medical rationale for the shoe and lift. The prescription shoe and the lift may be reimbursed separately as long as there is a documented indication of need for each service.
Prescription shoes are limited to one pair every 3 months. Two pairs of shoes may be purchased at the same time; in such situations, however, additional shoes will not be considered for 6 months.
If the primary diagnosis is valgus deformities of the feet, medical justification is required.
A prescription shoe does not include the following:
• A tennis shoe, even if prescribed by a physician and worn with a removable brace
• A shoe insert that is not a part of a modified shoe or is inserted into a shoe unattached to a brace (This restriction does not apply to UCB foot inserts.)
Wedges and Lifts
Wedges and lifts must be prescribed by a licensed physician (M.D or D.O.) or a podiatrist, and must be for treatment of unequal leg length greater than one-half inch.
Upper-Limb Orthoses
Upper-limb orthoses include, but are not limited to, shoulder orthoses (SO), elbow orthoses (EO), elbow-wrist-hand orthoses (EWHO), elbow-wrist-hand-finger orthoses (EWHFO), wrist-hand-finger orthoses (WHFO), wrist-hand orthoses (WHO), hand-finger orthoses (HFO), finger orthoses (FO), shoulder-elbow-wrist-hand orthoses (SEWHO), shoulder-elbow orthoses (SEO), and fracture orthoses.
Upper-limb orthoses will be considered for prior authorization with documentation of one of the indications defined in the Orthoses and Related Services section above.
Other Orthopedic Devices
Protective Helmets
Protective helmets will be considered for prior authorization for clients with a documented medical condition that makes the client susceptible to injury during ADLs. Covered medical conditions include the following:
• Neoplasm of the brain
• Subarachnoid hemorrhage
• Epilepsy
• Cerebral palsy
Requests for conditions other than those listed above require submission of additional documentation that supports the medical necessity of the requested device.
Dynamic Splint
Dynamic splints such as Dynasplint ® will be considered for prior authorization when submitted with the following documentation that supports medical necessity:
• Client’s condition
• Client’s current course of therapy
• Rationale for the use of the dynamic splint
• Agreement by the client or family that the client will comply with the prescribed use of the dynamic splint
After completion of a 3-month trial period, the provider may submit a request for purchase of the dynamic splint. Requests for purchase of the splint must include documentation that the 3-month trial period was successful and showed improvement in the client’s condition as measured by the following:
• Demonstrated increase in range of motion
• Demonstrated improvement in the ability to complete ADL's or perform activities outside the home
Orthotic and Orthopedic Devices Procedure Codes The following orthoses procedure codes may be reimbursed in the home setting to an orthotist, prosthetist, medical supplier (DME), and custom DME provider:
The following orthopedic device procedure codes may be reimbursed in the home setting to a home health (DME), medical supplier (DME), and custom DME provider:
Orthopedic Devices Procedure Codes
Protective Helmets A8000 A8001 A8002 A8003 A8004 Dynamic Devices (Purchase and Rental) E1800 E1802 E1805 E1810 E1812 E1815 E1820* E1825 E1830 E1840 * May be reimbursed as a purchase only.
Prostheses and Related Services All requests for prior authorization of prostheses and related services must include:
• A valid prescription
o Prosthetic devices must be prescribed by a physician (M.D. or D.O.).
o The prescription is maintained in the client’s medical record and is valid for a maximum period of 6 months. At the end of the 6-month prescription period, additional prior authorization is required for any repairs, replacements, or related services.
• Documentation of medical necessity, including, but not limited to, documentation that the client meets the following indications for the device:
o The prosthesis replaces all or part of the function of a permanently inoperative, absent, or malfunctioning part of the limb.
o The prosthesis is required for ADL’s or for rehabilitation purposes.
The provider must maintain the following documentation in the client’s medical record:
• The prescription for the requested prosthetic device
• Written documentation of a rehabilitation program prescribed by the treating physician, including expected goals with the use of the prosthesis
• Written documentation that the client or client’s family or caregiver is willing to comply with the rehabilitation program
Upper-Limb Prostheses Upper-limb prostheses will be considered for prior authorization with documentation of all of the indications defined in the Prostheses and Related Services section above. In addition, the following criteria apply for specific prosthetic devices.
Myoelectric Prostheses Myoelectric upper extremity prostheses will be considered for prior authorization for clients with bilateral shoulder disarticulation.
Myoelectric hand prostheses will be considered for prior authorization for clients with traumatic or congenital absence of forearm(s) and hand(s).
Lower-Limb Prostheses Lower-limb prostheses will be considered for prior authorization with documentation of all of the indications defined in the Prostheses and Related Services section above. In addition, the following documentation is required for all lower-limb prostheses:
• Written documentation of the client’s current and potential functional levels. A functional level is defined as a measurement of the capacity and potential of individuals to accomplish their expected post-rehabilitation daily function. The potential functional ability is based on reasonable expectations of the treating physician and the prosthetist, and may include the following:
o The client’s history, including prior use of a prosthesis, if applicable
o The client’s current condition, including the status of the residual limb, and any co-existing medical conditions
o The client’s desire to ambulate
The client’s current and potential functional levels must be documented using the following classification levels:
Level Description
Level 0 Does not have the ability or potential to ambulate or transfer safely with or without assistance, and a prosthesis does not enhance quality of life or mobility.
Level 1 Has the ability or potential to use a prosthesis for transfers or ambulation on level surfaces at fixed cadence. Typical of the limited and unlimited household ambulator.
Level 2 Has the ability or potential for ambulation with the ability to traverse low level environmental barriers such as curbs, stairs, or uneven surfaces. Typical of the limited community ambulator.
Level 3 Has the ability or potential for ambulation with variable cadence. Typical of the community ambulator who has the ability to traverse most environmental barriers and may have vocational, therapeutic, or exercise activity that demands prosthetic utilization beyond simple locomotion.
Level Description
Level 4 Has the ability or potential for prosthetic ambulation that exceeds basic ambulation skills, exhibiting high-impact, stress, or energy levels. Typical of the prosthetic demands of the child, active adult, or athlete.
A client whose functional level is zero (0) is not a candidate for a prosthetic device; the device is not considered medically necessary.
Microprocessor-Controlled Lower-Limb Prostheses
Microprocessor-controlled lower-limb prostheses (e.g., Otto Bock C-Leg, Intelligent Prosthesis, or Ossur Rheo Knee) will be considered for prior authorization for clients who have a transfemoral amputation from a nonvascular cause, such as trauma or tumor, and a functional level of 3 or above.
The licensed prosthetist or licensed prosthetist/orthotist who provides the device must be trained in the fitting and programming of the microprocessor-controlled prosthetic device.
Foot Prostheses
The following foot prostheses will be considered for prior authorization for clients whose documented functional level is 1 or above:
• A solid ankle-cushion heel (SACH) foot
• An external keel SACH foot or single-axis ankle/foot
A flexible-keel foot or multi-axial ankle/foot will be considered for prior authorization for clients whose documented functional level is 2 or above.
A flex foot system, energy storing foot, multi-axial ankle/foot, dynamic response, or flex-walk system or equivalent will be considered for prior authorization for clients whose documented functional level is 3 or above.
A prosthetic shoe will be considered for prior authorization if it is an integral part of a prosthesis for clients with a partial foot amputation.
Knee Prosthesis
A single-axis, constant-friction knee or other basic knee systems will be considered for prior authorization for clients whose documented functional level is 1 or above.
A fluid, pneumatic, or electronic knee prosthesis will be considered for prior authorization for clients whose documented functional level is 3 or above.
A high-activity knee control frame will be considered for prior authorization for clients whose documented functional level is 4.
Ankle Prosthesis
An axial rotation unit will be considered for prior authorization for clients whose documented functional level is 2 or above.
Sockets
Prior authorization for test (diagnostic) sockets for an individual prosthesis is limited to a quantity of 2 test sockets.
Prior authorization for same-socket inserts for an individual prosthesis is also limited to a quantity of 2.
Requests for test sockets or same-socket inserts beyond these limitations must include documentation of medical necessity that supports the need for the additional sockets.
Accessories
Accessories to prostheses, such as stump stockings and harnesses, will be considered for prior authorization when they are essential to the effective use of the artificial limb.
Prostheses Procedure Codes The following prostheses procedure codes may be reimbursed in the home setting to an orthotist, prosthetist, medical supplier (DME), and custom DME provider:
Repairs, Replacements, and Modifications to Orthoses and Prostheses Repairs, replacements, and modifications to orthoses and prostheses are a benefit of the CSHCN Services Program when medically necessity criteria are met.
Repairs due to normal wear and modifications due to growth or change in medical status will be considered for prior authorization when the repair or modification is more cost-effective than the replacement of the device.
• Additional information from the provider may be requested to determine cost-effectiveness.
• Documentation supporting medical necessity must be provided when requesting authorization.
Replacement of orthotic or prosthetic devices will be considered for prior authorization with medical justification.
• Orthotic devices are anticipated to last a minimum of 6 months from the receipt of the initial system.
• Prosthetic devices are anticipated to last a minimum of one year from the receipt of the initial definitive/permanent system.
• Preparatory or temporary prostheses may be replaced in less than 12 months of their receipt, but they will undergo medical review if the permanent prosthesis is requested less than 6 months after provision of the preparatory or temporary prosthesis.
• Replacement of an orthosis/prosthesis will be considered when loss or irreparable damage has occurred due to a traumatic event such as a vehicle accident, a residential fire, or theft. A copy of the police or fire report is required when appropriate, along with the measures to be taken to prevent a repeat of similar loss.
Socket replacements will be considered for prior authorization with documentation of functional or physiological need, including, but not limited to, changes in the residual limb, functional need changes, or irreparable damage or wear due to excessive weight or prosthetic demands of very active amputees.
Orthoses and Prostheses Training Training in the use of an orthosis or prosthesis for a client who has not worn one previously, has not worn one for a prolonged time period, or is receiving a different type is a benefit when the training is provided by a licensed physical or occupational therapist.
Therapy for the purpose of training a client in the use of an orthosis or prosthesis may be approved for up to 5 times per week for 1 month; then 3 times per week for 2 months. Additional requests will require medical review.
RGO and dynamic splints require medical review at the onset of training therapy.
Reimbursement for Orthoses and Prostheses
Orthoses must be provided by a licensed orthotist or licensed prosthetist/orthotist enrolled with the CSHCN Services Program.
• Upper-limb customized splints made with low-temperature materials and inhibitive casting may be provided by occupational or physical therapists.
• Other orthopedic devices addressed in this article may be provided by a CSHCN-enrolled DME vendor.
Prostheses must be provided by a licensed prosthetist or licensed prosthetist/orthotist enrolled with the CSHCN Services Program.
Items and services addressed in this article are either reimbursed at a maximum fee determined by the CSHCN Services Program rule or are manually priced. If an item is manually priced, manufacturer suggested retail pricing (MSRP) must be submitted for consideration of rental or purchase with the appropriate procedure codes. Manually priced items are reimbursed at the retail price minus a discount as determined by the CSHCN Services Program rule.
Licensed prosthetists and orthotists enrolled as individuals or as a group with individual performing providers will be reimbursed.
Repairs due to normal wear and modifications due to growth or change in medical status will be considered for reimbursement when proven more cost-effective than replacing the device. Claims information must include a breakdown of charges for parts, and the number of hours of labor required to complete the repairs.
The following items are included in the reimbursement for an orthotic or prosthetic device and will not be reimbursed separately:
• Client evaluation, measurement, casting, or fitting of the device
• Repairs due to normal wear and tear during the 90 days following delivery
• Adjustments or modifications of the device made when fitting the orthosis, prosthesis, or prosthetic component, and for 90 days from the date of delivery (Adjustments and modifications during the first 90 days are considered part of the purchase of the initial device except for client’s receiving a prosthesis when the adjustments or modifications are necessitated by changes in the residual limb or the client’s functional ability.)
• Cost of the prosthesis base component parts and labor contained in the base procedure code description
The DME Certification and Receipt Form is required and must be completed before reimbursement can be made for any DME delivered to a client. The certification form must include the name of the item, the date the client received the DME, and the signatures of the provider and the client or primary caregiver. For each date of service providers must retain individual delivery slips or invoices that document the date of delivery for all supplies provided to a client and must disclose them to CSHCN Services Program or its designee upon request. Documentation of delivery must include one of the following:
• Delivery slip or invoice signed and dated by client or primary caregiver. The delivery slip or invoice must contain the client's full name, the address to which the supplies were delivered, the item description, and the quantities that were delivered to the client.
• A dated carrier-tracking document with shipping date and delivery date. The dated carrier-tracking document must be attached to the delivery slip or invoice. The dated delivery slip or invoice must include an itemized list of goods that includes the descriptions and quantities of the supplies delivered to the client. This document may also include prices, shipping weights, shipping charges, and other descriptions.
Noncovered Orthotic and Prosthetic Services The following services are not a benefit of the CSHCN Services Program:
• Replacement or repair of an orthotic or prosthetic device due to confirmed misuse or abuse by the client, the client’s family, or the vendor
• Diagnosis and treatment of flat feet
• Orthoses primarily used for athletic or recreational purposes