Hearing Services. Medically necessary hearing evaluations and diagnostic testing for hearing aid candidacy every three (3) years. A hearing aid fitting and dispensing for each ear every three (3) years. Three (3) hearing aid repairs a year outside the warranty period. One cochlear implant for either ear, but not both, if medical criterion is met through prior authorization. Prior authorization may be granted for cochlear implant repairs outside the warranty period. Such services must be provided in accordance with the policy and service provisions specified in the Medicaid Hearing Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, and must be provided by providers licensed under Chapter 484, Part II, F.S.
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Hearing Services. Medically necessary hearing evaluations and diagnostic testing for hearing aid candidacy every three (3) years. A hearing aid fitting and dispensing for each ear every three (3) years. July 2012 Contract XT220 Three (3) hearing aid repairs a year outside the warranty period. One cochlear implant for either ear, but not both, if medical criterion is met through prior authorization. Prior authorization may be granted for cochlear implant repairs outside the warranty period. Such services must be provided in accordance with the policy and service provisions specified in the Medicaid Hearing Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, and must be provided by providers licensed under Chapter 484, Part II, F.S.F.S
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