Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 317 - Oklahoma Health Care Authority
Chapter 30 - Medical Providers-Fee for Service
Subchapter 5 - Individual Providers and Specialties
Part 112 - PUBLIC HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES
Section 317:30-5-1157 - Newborn screening
Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024
(a) The newborn hearing screening is for the purpose of testing all newborns for hearing impairments to alleviate the adverse effects of hearing loss or speech and language development. The screening is a test or battery of tests administered to determine the need for an in-depth hearing diagnostic evaluation. Payment for the initial screening is included in the inpatient facility payment. Follow-up screening is covered if the child has not been seen by his/her PCP/CM.
(b) The newborn metabolic screening is for the purpose of testing all newborns born in Oklahoma for disorders as determined by the OSDH Board of Health. Short-term and long-term follow-up services are provided in conjunction with the laboratory testing.
Added at 24 Ok Reg 2070, eff 6-25-07