# 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.9: 26 TAC § 351.9. Cleft-Craniofacial Services

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## Section

- **Citation:** 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.9
- **Heading:** 26 TAC § 351.9. Cleft-Craniofacial Services
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Texas Administrative Code / Title 26 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / Part 1 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION / Chapter 351 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS SERVICES PROGRAM / 26 TAC § 351.9

## Text

To assure that clients with cleft lip, cleft palate, or other
 craniofacial anomalies receive quality, comprehensive services, cleft-craniofacial
 teams requesting approval from the program must comply with the following
 standards:
(1) All cleft-craniofacial surgical procedures are
 provided within the context and consultation of a coordinated, comprehensive,
 interdisciplinary cleft-craniofacial team and must be prior authorized.
 Team composition is consistent with current basic standards of the
 American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.
(2) A comprehensive cleft-craniofacial team will include
 an operating surgeon, orthodontist, speech-language pathologist, and
 at least one additional specialist from otolaryngology, audiology,
 pediatrics, genetics, social work, psychology, and general pediatric
 or prosthetic dentistry. Adjunct participants may be added as determined
 by the cleft-craniofacial team to meet the needs of individual clients.
(3) The cleft-craniofacial surgical procedures and
 related cleft-craniofacial team services are provided in accordance
 with a client and family-oriented comprehensive treatment plan jointly
 developed by the client or family and the cleft-craniofacial team.
(A) A copy of the comprehensive treatment plan will
 be given to the family (prior to the surgical procedures), the local
 or referring primary care physician, and other collaborative providers,
 e.g. local dentist, local speech therapist, case manager, etc. who
 will be providing services to the client.
(B) The plan will include specific services to be provided
 by the members of the cleft-craniofacial team, action steps, persons
 responsible, and timeframes.

## Nearby sections

- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.1 26 TAC § 351.1. Purpose and Common Name](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C351_S351_1.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.2 26 TAC § 351.2. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C351_S351_2.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.3 26 TAC § 351.3. Eligibility for Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C351_S351_3.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.4 26 TAC § 351.4. Covered Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C351_S351_4.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.5 26 TAC § 351.5. Rights and Responsibilities of a Client's Parent(s), Foster Parent(s), Guardian, or Managing Conservator, or an Adult Client](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C351_S351_5.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.6 26 TAC § 351.6. Providers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C351_S351_6.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.7 26 TAC § 351.7. Ambulatory Surgical Care Facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C351_S351_7.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.8 26 TAC § 351.8. Inpatient Rehabilitation Centers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C351_S351_8.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.9 26 TAC § 351.9. Cleft-Craniofacial Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C351_S351_9.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.10 26 TAC § 351.10. Payment of Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C351_S351_10.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.11 26 TAC § 351.11. Contracts, Written Agreements, and Donations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C351_S351_11.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.12 26 TAC § 351.12. Denial, Modification, Suspension, or Termination of Program Eligibility or Eligibility for Health Care Benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C351_S351_12.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.13 26 TAC § 351.13. Right of Appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C351_S351_13.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.14 26 TAC § 351.14. Development and Improvement of Standards and Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C351_S351_14.md)

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