AZ Blue Best Life Classic (HMO): Prosthetic Devices and Related Supplies
Prosthetics replace or restore lost functionality and include everything from orthotic shoes to implants to artificial limbs.
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How To Receive
Details on how to apply
Obtain an order from a primary care provider or other specialist for a prosthetic device.
This may take place in the course of existing treatment, such as with a cardiologist for heart arrhythmia.
Contact the AZ Blue Best Life Classic Team at 1-800-446-8331 (TTY 711) for prior authorization.
The ordering provider may help with authorization.
The prosthetic supplier may also help with authorization.
Schedule a fitting appointment with the prosthetic supplier.
Attend the fitting appointment.
Receive the prosthetic when completed and available.
This may involve an implantation procedure, such as with a pacemaker.
Ensure proper education and demonstration of prosthetic use and care, including following all manufacturer guidelines.
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Prosthetic devices are devices (other than dental) that replace all or part of a body part or its function. For example, a pacemaker replaces the electrical signals in the heart, orthotic shoes replace structures in the feet that are missing or damaged, and a colostomy replaces part of the bowel.
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Braces for ankle, foot, knee, back, neck, spine, hand, wrist, elbow
Artificial eyes
Artificial limbs
A surgical brassiere after mastectomy, and some types of breast prostheses
Devices to replace an internal body organ or function of the organ (colostomy supplies, oral and intravenous nutrition, pacemakers, and more).
Orthopedic shoes
Also included are certain supplies related to prosthetic devices and repair and/or replacement of prosthetic devices. There may also be some coverage following cataract removal or cataract surgery (see Vision Care benefit).
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