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(7) “minimal self-adjustment” means an adjustment that the beneficiary, caretaker for the beneficiary, or supplier of the device can perform; and that does not require the services of a certified orthotist described in 7 AAC 120.300(a)(2) or an individual who has specialized training;

(8) “miscellaneous” means an item or service listed in the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), adopted by reference in 7 AAC 160.900, that is

(A) described as “miscellaneous,” “not otherwise classified,” or “not otherwise specified”; or

(B) without a specific description or identifier;

(9) “orthotic device” or “orthotic” means a corrective or supportive device that

(A) prevents or corrects physical deformity or malfunction; or

(B) supports a weak or deformed portion of the body;

(10) “power wheelchair” means a federally approved, motorized wheelchair that can be independently driven by a client and fits one of the following categories:

(A) custom power wheelchairs that are adaptable to

(i)alternative driving controls; and#

(i) alternative driving controls; and

(ii)power seating functions; and#

(ii) power seating functions; and

(B) non-custom power wheelchairs that do not need special positioning or controls and that have a standard frame;

(11) “prefabricated off-the-shelf orthotic” means an orthotic that

(A) is manufactured in quantity without a specific patient in mind;

(B) requires minimal self-adjustment for appropriate use; and

(12) “prosthetic device” or “prosthetic” means a preventive, replacement, corrective, or supportive device prescribed by a physician or other licensed practitioner, within the scope of the person’s practice under state law;

(13) “reasonable useful lifetime” means the duration of time that a piece of durable medical equipment is expected to perform according to manufacturer specifications without defect, generally three to five years;

(14) “substandard item” means an item that does not function in a manner that meets the prescribed need or specifications;