Library: Policy

317:30-5-211.21. Incontinence supplies

Revised 9-12-22

(a) Incontinence supplies and services. Incontinence supplies and services are those supplies that are used to alleviate or prevent skin breakdown or excoriation associated with incontinence.

(b) Medical necessity. Incontinence supplies must be determined by a provider to be medically necessary and documented in the member's plan of care as medically necessary and used for medical purposes. A request by a qualified provider for incontinence supplies in and of itself shall not constitute medical necessity. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) shall serve as the final authority pertaining to all determinations of medical necessity. Refer to Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC)  317:30-5-211.2 and 317:30-3-1(f) for policy on medical necessity.

(c) Documentation. All documentation submitted to request services must demonstrate, through adequate objective medical records, evidence sufficient to justify the member's need for the service, in accordance with OAC 317:30-3-1(f)(2). Documentation must include:

(1) A signed prescription by a provider specifying the requested item;

(2) A documented diagnosis of an underlying chronic medical condition that involves loss of bladder or bowel control;

(3) Documentation must include the height and weight of the member, the type of incontinence (bowel/bladder/combined), and expected length of need;

(4) Requests submitted for underwear/pull-on(s) the member must be ambulatory or in toilet training;

(5) The member may qualify for incontinence supplies for a short period of time when the member has documented full-skin thickness injuries;

(6) When requesting wipes as incontinence supplies, documentation must be submitted specific to the supply being requested. Disposable wipes are only allowed when diapers have been approved;

(7) For full guidelines, please refer to www.okhca.org/mau.

(d) Quantity limits. There is a quantity limit to the products allowed as well as product combinations. For a listing of quantity limits on specific products, refer to the OHCA website, under the Durable Medical Equipment page, "Incontinence Supplies". Requests for quantities or combinations outside of the limits published will require additional medical review for approval.

(e) Non-covered items. The following are non-covered items:

(1) Incontinence supplies for members under the age of four (4) years;

(2) Reusable underwear and/or reusable pull-ons;

(3) Reusable briefs and/or reusable diapers;

(4) Diaper service for reusable diapers;

(5) Feminine hygiene products;

(6) Disposable penile wraps; and

(7) Shipping costs.