OAR 410-122-0540: Ostomy Supplies

(1) Indications and Limitations of Coverage and Medical Appropriateness: The Division may cover ostomy supplies for a client with a surgically created opening (stoma) to divert urine or fecal contents outside the body: (a) Only one liquid barrier may be dispensed at a time: (A) A liquid or spray (A4369); or (B) Individual wipes or swabs (A5120); (b) For a client with a continent stoma, only one of the following means to prevent/manage drainage may be covered on a given day: (A) Stoma cap (A5055); (B) Stoma plug (A5081); (C) Stoma absorptive cover (A5083); or (D) Gauze pads (A6216); (c) For a client with a urinary ostomy, only one of the following may be covered for drainage at night: (A) Bag (A4357); or (B) Bottle (A5102); (d) Provision of ostomy supplies for a client is limited to a three month supply; (e) The following services are not covered: (A) Ostomy clamps; (B) Ostomy supplies when a client is in a covered home health episode; (C) Pouch covers. (2) Documentation Requirements: (a) For miscellaneous ostomy supplies (A4421),submit documentation which supports coverage criteria as specified in this rule are met to the responsible unit for prior authorization; (b) Medical records which support conditions of coverage as specified in this rule are met must be kept on file by the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) provider and made available to the Division on request; (c) A client’s medical records must support the justification for supplies billed to the Division including when a greater quantity of supplies than the amounts listed in this rule are dispensed (e.g., client has more than one ostomy). (3) Table 122-0540-1, Maximum Quantity of Supplies — Monthly Basis. (4) Table 122-0540-2, Maximum Quantity of Supplies — 6-Month Basis. (5) Table 122-0540-3, Faceplate Systems. (6) Table 122-0540-4, Procedure Codes. [ED. NOTE: Tables referenced rule are available from the agency.] [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.]