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EXHIBIT 15 - EXAMPLE OF INDICATIONS FOR USE AND REQUIREDJUSTIFICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF A CATEGORY IV FORMULAFormula ICD-9 Indications/JustificationChoice DM ® TF 250.01 Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM-Type I)Justification:Must have acquired elevated blood glucose levels while using a semi-synthetic intactformula (prior to the use of Choice DM ® ), i.e., FBS>140mg/dl on prescribed insulinregimen on 2 or more occasions not associated with short-term metabolic stress suchas infection, fever, etc.; date of test results should be included in the documentation;suggest obtaining blood glucose levels every 3 months to show improvement while onChoice DM ®250.0 Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM-Type II)Justification:Must have acquired elevated blood glucose levels while using a semi-synthetic intactformula (prior to the use of Choice DM ® ), i.e., FBS>140mg/dl or at least 2 randomblood glucose levels >200mg/dl taken at least two hours postprandially790.6 HyperglycemiaJustification:Must have acquired elevated blood glucose levels while using a semi-synthetic intactformula (prior to the use of Choice DM ® ); hyperglycemia must be associated with oneof the following conditions:➝➝➝➝➝Pancreatic diseaseHormonal alterationsDrug or chemical inducedInsulin receptor abnormalitiesMetabolic stress (e.g., post-surgery, burns or trauma)Note: Other acceptable MJN formulas to use with diabetics: Isocal ® , Isocal ® HN, Isocal ® HN Plus, Ultracal ® , Ultracal ® HN Plus.In all cases, coverage should be confirmed with applicable DMERC.64

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