Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Texas Human Resources Code - HUM RES § 32.03126. Reimbursement for Childhood Cranial Remolding Orthosis

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this section, "cranial remolding orthosis" means a custom-fitted or custom-fabricated medical device that is applied to the head to correct a deformity, improve function, or relieve symptoms of a structural cranial disease.

(b) The commission shall ensure medical assistance reimbursement is provided to cover in full the cost of a cranial remolding orthosis for a child who is a medical assistance recipient and has been diagnosed with:

(1) craniosynostosis; or

(2) plagiocephaly or brachycephaly if the child:

(A) is not less than three months of age and not more than 18 months of age;

(B) has had documented failure to respond to conservative therapy for at least two months;  and

(C) has one of the following sets of measurements or indications:

(i) asymmetrical appearance confirmed by a right/left discrepancy of greater than six millimeters in a craniofacial anthropometric measurement;  or

(ii) brachycephalic or dolichocephalic disproportion in the comparison of head length to head width confirmed by a cephalic index of two standard deviations above or below mean.

(c) The coverage required under this section may not be less favorable than the coverage required for other orthotics under the medical assistance program.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Human Resources Code - HUM RES § 32.03126. Reimbursement for Childhood Cranial Remolding Orthosis - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/human-resources-code/hum-res-sect-32-03126/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard