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Ohio Department of Medicaid
CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL NECESSITY/PRESCRIPTION
APNEA MONITORS
Instructions: The Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) must be used for apnea monitors under the Ohio Medicaid Program. This form must be completed and carry the proper
signature, where indicated, before requests will be considered for prior authorization.
Name of Consumer
Medicaid Number
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Street Address
City/State/Zip
Date of Birth
List other respiratory equipment in use
Prior Dates of Service
Section A - Must be completed by prescriber
Diagnosis(es) Include ICD-9 codes and description
The first 4 months of rental are covered without prior authorization. Check the appropriate clinical indication(s) listed below (check all that
apply to the initial 4 month rental period):
One or more apparent life-threatening events requiring mouth-
Infant with abnormal pneumogram at discharge
to-mouth resuscitation or vigorous stimulation
Infants with severe upper airway abnormalities (e.g.,
Symptomatic preterm infant (active medical management of
achondroplasia, Pierre-robin syndrome, etc.)
apnea of prematurity)
Multiple birth SIDS survivor
Sibling of one or more sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Severe gastroesophageal reflux associated with apnea
victims
Infants with other disorders that demonstrate a need for close
Infant required home oxygen therapy or invasive/non-invasive
cardiorespiratory monitoring to facilitate discharge. Specify:
ventilatory support (technology dependent)
Tracheotomized infant (technology dependent)
Continued monitoring (check all that apply)
Infant is
Technology dependent
Non-technology dependent
Apnea episode:
Date: _____/_____/_____
Length of episode: _________________________
Multiple apnea episodes: Number: ___________
Average length of episodes: _________________
Bradycardia episode:
Date: _____/_____/_____
Heart rate: __________
Length of episode: ___________
Multiple bradycardia episodes:
Average heart rate: ________
Average length of episode: ___________
Recent emergency room visit or
Hospital admission, for ALTE
Date of visit/admission: _____/_____/_____
Technology dependent infant:
Equipment (other than apnea monitor) is still in use.
Infant is still in need of monitoring
Specify other technology/equipment:
SIDS Sibling
Date of Birth
Sibling Date of Death
Section B - Must be completed by the Provider of medical suppler services
Provider adheres to the requirements for use of home monitoring as recommended in the “Supplemental Statement on Home Monitoring - 1984” adopted
by the Committee on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome of the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics:, in accordance with rule 5101:3-10-09 of
the OAC.
I certify that the information in Section C of this certificate of medical necessity is true. I understand that any falsification, omission, or concealment of
material fact may subject me to civil or criminal liability.
Provider authorized representative (PRINT name)
Provider Authorized Representative Signature
Date
Section C - Prescriber Attestation and Signature/Date
Prescriber’s Name (PRINTED)
I certify that I am the prescriber identified above. I certify that the information I have completed in this certificate is of medical necessity and any
information on any attached documents signed and dated by me is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification, omission, or
concealment of material fact may subject me to civil or criminal liability.
Prescriber Signature
Date
Ohio Medicaid Provider #
ODM 02900 (7/2014)
Formerly JFS 02900