Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-177.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 441-177.6 - Physician's certification

(1)Certification requirements. A physician must certify on Form 470-0673:

a. That the skilled services or personal care services are required by the person's physical, developmental or mental health;

b. The specific skilled services or personal care services required, the method of providing those services, and the expected duration of services; and

c. That the required skilled services and personal care services can be delivered in the individual's own home.

(2)Certification review. After certification and any subsequent recertification, a physician must review the certification and withdraw, renew, or amend the existing certification:

a. No later than the 180th day after the existing certification;

b. More frequently than the 180th day after the existing certification if required by the physician, the service worker, or a supervising practitioner; or

c. Upon notification of initiation of Medicaid waiver services.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-177.6

ARC 7549B, lAB 2/11/09, effective 4/1/09

Amended by IAB April 8, 2020/Volume XLII, Number 21, effective 5/13/2020

Amended by IAB November 30, 2022/Volume XLV, Number 11, effective 2/1/2023