Library: Policy

317:30-5-1092. Services and supplies incidental to I/T/U outpatient encounters

Issued 7-1-06

Services and supplies incidental to the service of a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, clinical psychologist, or clinical social worker may be covered if the service or supply is:

• (1) of a type commonly furnished in physicians' offices;

• (2) of a type commonly rendered either without charge or included in the I/T/U's bill;

• (3) furnished as an incidental, although integral, part of professional services furnished by a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse midwife, or specialized nurse practitioner;

• (4) furnished under the direct, personal supervision of a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse midwife, specialized nurse practitioner or a physician; and

• (5) in the case of a service, furnished by a member of the I/T/U's health care staff who is an employee of the clinic.