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Chapter 8
Section 7.3
Liquid Protein Diets
Issue Date: January 23, 1984
Revision: C-8, August 28, 2017
1.0 DESCRIPTION
Protein sparing fast diets using predigested
protein.
2.0 POLICY
Nonsurgical treatment of obesity, morbid obesity,
dietary control or weight control may not be cost-shared. Charges
associated with liquid protein diets may not be cost-shared. This
includes the cost of predigested protein, physician’s visits and
testing performed in conjunction with the diet.
3.0 POLICY
CONSIDERATIONS
Treatment of complications
as a result of the diet are subject to the regulatory provisions
on complications from noncovered treatment.
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