467 NAC 3-009. HEARING DIAGNOSIS AND SERVICES

009. HEARING DIAGNOSIS AND SERVICES. This service provides treatment for recipients with significant hearing loss requiring amplification or a condition which may result in a hearing loss. The purpose is to improve hearing acuity and prevent further hearing loss. 009.01 MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS. The hearing diagnosis may be used to fill the service gaps for infants that need additional diagnostic, medical treatment planning, and medical treatment services beyond the newborn hearing screening phase, subject to local school system’s responsibilities. Eligibility for hearing services must be evidenced by a permanent hearing loss or a medical condition resulting in a permanent hearing loss. Medical conditions which include hearing loss but respond to medication and placement of tube, myringotomy, and usually result in normal hearing are considered acute conditions which are not medically eligible. 009.01(A) MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION. The medical consultant determines medical eligibility for hearing. 009.01(B) CERTIFICATION DATE. The certification date is the date of referral, once medical and financial eligibility is met. 009.02 SERVICE COMPONENTS. Service components may be covered if recommended in the individual medical treatment plan and funds are available.