64B-3.006: Diagnostic Testing
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To create a new rule.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Diagnostic Testing.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 627.736(5) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 627.736(5) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Larry McPherson, Executive Director, Medical Quality Assurance, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C03, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3250
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
64B-3.006 Diagnostic Testing.
For the purposes of Section 627.736(5)(b)6., F.S. (2003), the Department of Health, in consultation with the appropriate licensing boards, hereby adopts the following list of diagnostic tests based on their demonstrated medical value and level of general acceptance by the provider community:
(1) Spinal ultrasound, also known as sonography, ultrasonography, and echography, is deemed not to be medically necessary for use in the diagnosis and treatment of persons sustaining bodily injury covered by personal injury protection benefits.
(2) Somatosensory Evoked Potential is deemed not to be medically necessary for use in the diagnosis of radiculopathy or distal nerve entrapment when treating persons sustaining bodily injury covered by personal injury protection benefits.
(3) Dermatomal Evoked Potential is deemed not to be medically necessary for use in the diagnosis and treatment of persons sustaining bodily injury covered by personal injury protection benefits.
Specific Authority 627.736(5) FS. Law Implemented 627.736(5) FS. History–New________.