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Prosthetics Codes Prior Authorization Requirements

Attention: Prosthetics, DME providers, orthopedists, podiatrists, PCPs Effective Date: June 3, 2020 Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) aligns with Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual (TMPPM) and requires prior authorization for prosthetics procedures codes. How this impacts providers: Provider offices should utilize the Standard Prior Authorization Form for prosthetics. References: TCHP Prior Authorization RequirementsTCHP Prosthetics Guidelines Next steps for providers: Providers should reference the prosthetic procedure codes according to TMPPM section 2.2.19.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements. If you have any questions, please email Provider Network Management at: providerrelations@texaschildrens.org.For access to all provider alerts,log into: www.thecheckup.org or www.texaschildrenshealthplan.org/for-providers.