Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 51308.5 - Acupuncture Services

(a) Acupuncture services are covered, subject to the limitations set forth below and in Section 51304(a), when provided by one of the following:

(1) A physician, dentist or podiatrist.

(2) An acupuncturist.

(b) Acupuncture services shall be limited to treatment performed to prevent, modify or alleviate the perception of severe, persistent chronic pain resulting from a generally recognized medical condition.

(c) Acupuncture is covered either with or without electric stimulation of the needles.

(d) Acupuncture is covered only when used to treat a condition for which treatment by other modalities is also covered.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 51308.5

1. New section filed 4-30-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 18).
2. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 86, No. 49).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 10725 and 14124.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 14053, 14132, 14133 and 14133.1, Welfare and Institutions Code.

1. New section filed 4-30-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 18).
2. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 86, No. 49).