The American Medical Association (AMA) and Idaho Medical Association (IMA) are collaborating to share that Idaho Medicaid has expanded its coverage benefits to include home blood pressure devices and reimbursement for self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) clinical support.
AMA and IMA developed guidance to assist physicians and care teams in ordering SMBP and validated blood pressure devices for their patients.
Access the resources below to understand the policy updates, the reimbursement available for physicians to provide SMBP clinical services, and the process for ordering blood pressure devices through the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) benefit.
How to prescribe SMBP to Idaho Medicaid patients
Step-by-step guidance to determine patient eligibility, documentation and prior authorization requirements, and tips for implementing an effective SMBP program.
Download the step-by-step guide (PDF).
Idaho Medicaid reference materials
Reference the Idaho Medicaid Policies and Procedures manual along with other resources regarding SMBP and blood pressure devices for patients with Idaho Medicaid.
