MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
BT202228: Additional providers may order diabetes self-management and training services
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN · Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Education
Effective date
Dec 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) expanded the list of providers who can order diabetes self-management and training services to include nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, and physician assistants, in addition to physicians and podiatrists. Orders must be in writing and services must be provided by qualified healthcare professionals.
Action Required
Immediately: Update billing workflows to accept written orders for diabetes self-management and training services from nurse practitioners (provider type 09, specialties 090-092), clinical nurse specialists (provider type 09, specialty 093), certified nurse midwives (provider type 09, specialty 095), and physician assistants (provider type 10, specialty 100) in addition to physicians and podiatrists. Ensure all orders are in writing and verify providers have specialized diabetes training. Update encounter forms and staff training materials.