OAR 410-122-0560
Urological Supplies
(1)
Indications and Limitations of Coverage and Medical Appropriateness:(a)
The Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) may cover the following urinary catheters, external urinary collection devices, and medically appropriate related supplies when used to drain or collect urine for a client who has permanent urinary incontinence or permanent urinary retention;(b)
Indwelling Catheters (A4311–A4316, A4338–A4346):(A)
No more than one catheter per month for routine catheter maintenance;(B)
Non-routine catheter changes when documentation substantiates medical appropriateness, such as for the following indications:(i)
Catheter is accidentally removed (e.g., pulled out by client);(ii)
Catheter malfunctions (e.g., balloon does not stay inflated, hole in catheter);(iii)
Catheter is obstructed by encrustation, mucous plug, or blood clot;(iv)
History of recurrent obstruction or urinary tract infection for which it has been established that an acute event is prevented by a scheduled change frequency of more than once per month;(C)
A specialty indwelling catheter (A4340) or an all silicone catheter (A4344, A4312, or A4315) when documentation in the client’s medical record supports the medical appropriateness for that catheter rather than a straight Foley type catheter with coating (such as recurrent encrustation, inability to pass a straight catheter, or sensitivity to latex);(D)
A three way indwelling catheter either alone (A4346) or with other components (A4313 or A4316) only if continuous catheter irrigation is medically appropriate;(c)
Catheter Insertion Tray (A4310-A4316, A4353, and A4354):(A)
Only one insertion tray per episode of indwelling catheter insertion;(B)
One intermittent catheter with insertion supplies (A4353) per episode of medically appropriate sterile intermittent catheterization;(d)
Urinary Drainage Collection System (A4314-A4316, A4354, A4357, A4358, A5102, and A5112):(A)
For routine changes of the urinary drainage collection system as noted in Table 122-0560-1;(B)
Additional charges for medically appropriate non-routine changes when the documentation substantiates the medical appropriateness (e.g., obstruction, sludging, clotting of blood, or chronic, recurrent urinary tract infection);(C)
A vinyl leg bag (A4358) or a latex leg bag (A5112) only for clients who are ambulatory or are chair or wheelchair bound;(e)
Intermittent Irrigation of Indwelling Catheters:(A)
Supplies for the intermittent irrigation of an indwelling catheter when they are used on an as needed (non-routine) basis in the presence of acute obstruction of the catheter;(B)
Routine intermittent irrigations of a catheter are not covered;(C)
Routine irrigations are defined as those performed at predetermined intervals;(D)
Covered supplies for medically appropriate non-routine irrigation of a catheter include either an irrigation tray (A4320) or an irrigation syringe (A4322), and sterile water/saline (A4217);(f)
Continuous Irrigation of Indwelling Catheters:(A)
Supplies for continuous irrigation of a catheter when there is a history of obstruction of the catheter and the patency of the catheter cannot be maintained by intermittent irrigation in conjunction with medically appropriate catheter changes;(B)
Continuous irrigation as a primary preventative measure (i.e., no history of obstruction) is not covered;(C)
Documentation must substantiate the medical appropriateness of catheter irrigation and in particular continuous irrigation as opposed to intermittent irrigation;(D)
The records must also indicate the rate of solution administration and the duration of need;(E)
Covered supplies for medically appropriate continuous bladder irrigation include a three-way Foley catheter (A4313, A4316, and A4346), irrigation tubing set (A4355), and sterile water/saline (A4217):(i)
The Division may cover one irrigation tubing set per day for continuous catheter irrigation;(ii)
Continuous irrigation is considered a temporary measure and may only be covered for up to 14 days;(g)
Intermittent Catheterization: Intermittent catheter supplies when basic coverage criteria are met and the client or caregiver can perform the procedure:(A)
For each episode of covered catheterization, one catheter (A4351, A4352) and an individual packet of lubricant (A4332); or(B)
One sterile intermittent catheter kit (A4353) when the client requires catheterization and meets one of the following criteria (i-iv):(i)
The client is immunosuppressed. Examples of immunosuppressed clients include (but are not limited) clients who are:(I)
On a regimen of immunosuppressive drugs post-transplant;(II)
On cancer chemotherapy;(III)
Have AIDS;(IV)
Have a drug-induced state such as chronic oral corticosteroid use;(ii)
The client has radiologically documented vesico-ureteral reflux while on a program of intermittent catheterization;(iii)
The client is a pregnant, spinal cord-injured female with neurogenic bladder (for duration of pregnancy only);(iv)
The client has had distinct, recurrent urinary tract infections, while on a program of sterile intermittent catheterization with A4351/A4352 and sterile lubricant (A4332), twice within the 12 month period prior to the initiation of sterile intermittent catheter kits. A urinary tract infection means a urine culture with greater than 10,000 colony forming units of a urinary pathogen; and documentation in the client’s medical records of concurrent presence of one or more of the following signs, symptoms or laboratory findings:(I)
Fever (oral temperature greater than 38º C [100.4º F]);(II)
Systemic leukocytosis;(III)
Change in urinary urgency, frequency, or incontinence;(IV)
Appearance of new or increase in autonomic dysreflexia (sweating, bradycardia, blood pressure elevation);(V)
Physical signs of prostatitis, epididymitis, orchitis;(VI)
Increased muscle spasms;(VII)
Pyuria (greater than five white blood cells [WBCs] per high-powered field);(B)
The kit code (A4353) must be used for billing even if the components are packaged separately rather than together as a kit;(h)
Coude (Curved) Tip Catheters:(A)
Use of a Coude (curved) tip catheter (A4352) in female clients is rarely medically appropriate;(B)
For any client, when a Coude tip catheter is dispensed and billed, there must be specific documentation in the client’s medical record why a Coude tip catheter is required rather than a straight tip catheter;(i)
External Catheters/Urinary Collection Devices:(A)
Male external catheters (condom-type) or female external urinary collection devices for clients who have permanent urinary incontinence when used as an alternative to an indwelling catheter;(B)
Coverage for male external catheters (A4349) is limited to 35 per month;(C)
Greater utilization of these devices must be accompanied by documentation of medical appropriateness;(D)
Male external catheters (condom-type) or female external urinary collection devices are not covered for clients who also use an indwelling catheter;(E)
The Division may cover specialty type male external catheters such as those that inflate or that include a faceplate (A4326) or extended wear catheter systems (A4348) only when documentation substantiates the medical appropriateness for such a catheter;(F)
Coverage of female external urinary collection devices is limited to one metal cup (A4327) per week or one pouch (A4328) per day;(j)
Miscellaneous Supplies:(A)
Appliance cleaner (A5131): One unit of service (16 oz) per month when used to clean the inside of certain urinary collecting appliances (A5102, A5112);(B)
One external urethral clamp or compression device (A4356) every three months or sooner if the rubber/foam casing deteriorates;(C)
Adhesive catheter anchoring devices (A4333, three per week) and catheter leg straps (A4334, one per month) for indwelling urethral catheters;(D)
A catheter/tube anchoring device (A5200) separately payable when it is used to anchor a covered suprapubic tube or nephrostomy tube;(E)
Non-Sterile Gloves — The Division will not pay for more than 200 pairs of non-sterile gloves (A4927) per month;(k)
The following services are not covered:(A)
Creams, salves, lotions, barriers (liquid, spray, wipes, powder, paste) or other skin care products (A6250);(B)
Catheter care kits (A9270);(C)
Adhesive remover (A4456, A4455);(D)
Catheter clamp or plug (A9270);(E)
Disposable underpads, all sizes, diapers or incontinence garments, any type, disposable or reusable unless authorized under 410-122-0630 (Incontinent Supplies) Incontinent Supplies;(F)
Drainage bag holder or stand (A9270);(G)
Urinary suspensory without leg bag (A4359);(H)
Measuring container (A9270);(I)
Urinary drainage tray (A9270);(J)
Gauze pads (A6216–A6218) and other dressings;(K)
Other incontinence products not directly related to the use of a covered urinary catheter or external urinary collection device (A9270);(L)
Irrigation supplies that are used for care of the skin or perineum of incontinent clients;(M)
Syringes, trays, sterile saline, or water used for routine irrigation;(N)
Disposable external urethral clamp or compression device, with pad and/or pouch, each.(2)
Guidelines:(a)
Permanent urinary retention is defined as retention that is not expected to be medically or surgically corrected within three months. A determination that there is no possibility that the client’s condition may improve sometime in the future is not required. If the medical records, including the judgment of the attending treating practitioner, indicate the condition is of long and indefinite duration (ordinarily at least three months), the test of permanence is considered met;(b)
A urinary intermittent catheter with insertion supplies (A4353) is a kit, which includes a catheter, lubricant, gloves, antiseptic solution, applicators, drape, and a tray or bag in a sterile package intended for single use;(c)
Adhesive strips or tape used with male external catheters are included in the allowance for the code and are not separately payable;(d)
Catheter insertion trays (A4310–A4316, A4353, and A4354) that contain component parts of the urinary collection system, (e.g., drainage bags and tubing) are inclusive sets and payment for additional component parts may be allowed only per the stated criteria in each section of the policy;(e)
Extension tubing (A4331) may be covered for use with a latex urinary leg bag (A5112) and is included in the allowance for codes A4314, A4315, A4316, A4354, A4357, A4358, and A5105 and A4331 cannot be separately billed with these codes;(f)
Use A4333 when used to anchor an indwelling urethral catheter;(g)
Use code A5105 when billing for a urinary suspensory with leg bag;(h)
Replacement leg straps (A5113, A5114) are used with a urinary leg bag (A4358, A5105, or A5112). These codes are not used for a leg strap for an indwelling catheter;(i)
A4326 is a male external catheter with an integrated collection chamber that does not require the use of an additional leg bag.(3)
Documentation Requirements:(a)
For services requiring prior authorization (PA), submit documentation which supports coverage criteria as specified in this rule are met;(b)
Intermittent Catheterization:(A)
The practitioner’s order must indicate the actual number of times intermittent catheterization is performed per day;(B)
The client’s medical records must support the number of times per day intermittent catheterization is performed;(c)
When requesting quantities of supplies greater than the maximum units specified in this rule, submit documentation supporting the medical appropriateness for the higher utilization to the appropriate authorization authority for PA;(d)
Documentation, which supports condition of coverage requirements for codes billed in this rule, must be kept on file by the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) provider and made available to the Division on request;(e)
A client’s medical records must support the justification for supplies billed to the Division.(4)
Table 122-0560-1, Maximum Quantity of Supplies.(5)
Table 122-0560-2.(6)
Table 122-0560-3, Procedure Codes.
Source:
Rule 410-122-0560 — Urological Supplies, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=410-122-0560.