23 Miss. Code. R. 209-1.38 - Spacer/Aerosol-Holding Chamber
A. Medicaid defines
a spacer/aerosol-holding chamber as a cylinder shaped device usually four (4)
to eight (8) inches long with a one (1) way valve.
1. The device is attached to a metered dose
inhaler (MDI).
2. Use of the
spacer/aerosol-holding chamber slows the delivery of medication from the
pressurized MDI and decreases the amount of medication deposited in the mouth
and throat.
B. Medicaid
covers spacer/aerosol-holding chambers for all beneficiaries for purchase when
prior authorized by the Utilization Management and Quality Improvement
Organization (UM/QIO), the Division of Medicaid or designated entity, ordered
by a physician and all the following criteria is met:
1. The beneficiary is unable to coordinate
spraying the metered dose inhaler and inhaling.
2. The beneficiary has a medical diagnosis of
asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema.
3. The beneficiary must have a metered dose
inhaler.
Notes
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