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(b) The department will not pay for a hysterectomy performed only for the purpose of rendering a woman permanently incapable of reproducing. (Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.030 AS 47.07.040 7 AAC 110.425. Obstetrical care by a physician. The department will pay for routine obstetrical care provided by a physician. A physician may not submit a claim for routine global obstetrical care if the recipient does not have third-party health insurance available. (Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.030 AS 47.07.040 7 AAC 110.430. Office medical supplies. Office medical supplies routinely associated with physician office visits and procedures are included in the practice cost portion of the resource-based relative value scale (RBRVS) fee schedule developed under 7 AAC 145.050 and are not paid separately. (Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193; am 5/11/2012, Register 202) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.030 AS 47.07.040