405 IAC 5-26-8
405 IAC 5-26-8 Doppler evaluations
Cite as Ind. Admin. Code tit. 405, r. 5-26-8
Sec. 8. Medicaid reimbursement is available for ultrasonic measurement of blood flow (Doppler) provided that prior authorization has been
obtained for the proposed medical procedure and subject to the following limitations:
(1) A preoperative diagnosis of diabetes mellitus peripheral vascular disease or peripheral neuropathy.
(2) The ultrasonic measurement is for preoperative podiatric evaluation.
(3) The ultrasonic measurement cannot be used for routine screening purposes.
(4) The ultrasonic measurement cannot be used as an evaluation of routine foot care procedures, including such services as removal
or trimming of corns, calluses, and nails.
(5) The preoperative Doppler evaluation is limited to one (1) per year.