CSHCN 2009 > Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices > Benefits, Limitations, and Authorization Requirements
The following are examples of prostheses and diagnosis codes that the CSHCN Services Program reviews for authorization:
Above knee
Congenital absence, surgical revision or traumatic amputation of lower extremity or hip
Ankle
Below knee
Hemipelvectomy
Hip disarticulation
Immediate postsurgical
Partial foot or foot
Preparatory/temporary prosthesis
Above elbow
Congenital absence, surgical revision, or traumatic amputation of upper extremity or shoulder
Below elbow
Elbow disarticulation
Preparatory or temporary prosthesis
Partial hand
Shoulder disarticulation
Wrist disarticulation
Myoelectric prostheses (benefit only with physician justification)
Bilateral shoulder disarticulation