Section 7 AAC 110.635 - Telehealth exclusionsThe department will not pay
(1) for the use, or any costs associated with the use, of technological equipment and systems associated with the delivery of a service by means of a telehealth modality;(2) a provider for communication with that provider's supervising provider or communication with a provider who is acting in a supervisory capacity;(3) a supervising provider or a provider who is acting in a supervisory capacity for communication with a supervisee or for review of a supervisee's work;(4) a provider participating in a telehealth encounter whose sole purpose is to facilitate the telehealth encounter between the recipient and a rendering provider or a consulting provider;(5) for a failed or unsuccessful telehealth connection or transmission;(6) for the following services when provided by means of a telehealth modality: (A) chiropractic services;(C) private-duty nursing services;(D) pharmacy dispensing services;(E) durable medical equipment and related services;(F) prosthetic and orthotic devices and related services;(G) transportation services;(H) accommodation services;(I) personal care services;(J) home health services;(K) Community First Choice services; (L) home and community-based waiver services, except for (i) care coordination services under 7 AAC 130.240;(ii) day habilitation services under 7 AAC 130.260;(iii) employment services under 7 AAC 130.270; or(iv) intensive active treatment services under 7 AAC 130.275;(M) Long term services and supports targeted case management services, except for case management services provided under 7 AAC 128.010(b)(2).Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193; am 9/18/2022, Register 243, October 2022; am 9/1/2023, Register 247, October 2023Authority:AS 47.05.010
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