Contents september 2009 I. Executive order
Part V. Hospital Services
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Subpart 1. Inpatient Hospitals Chapter 9. Non-Rural, Non-State Hospitals Subchapter B. Reimbursement Methodology §953. Acute Care Hospitals A. - B.3. ... C. Major Teaching Hospitals. Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2009, qualifying major teaching hospitals with current per diem rates that are less than 80 percent of the current peer group rate shall have their per diem rates adjusted to equal 80 percent of the current peer group rate. D. Minor Teaching Hospitals. Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2009, qualifying minor teaching hospitals shall have their per diem rates adjusted to equal 103 percent of the current peer group rate. E. Non-Teaching Hospitals 1. Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2009, qualifying non-teaching hospitals with less than 58 beds shall have their per diem rates adjusted to equal 103 percent of the current peer group rate. 2. Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2009, qualifying non-teaching hospitals with 58 through 138 beds shall have their per diem rates adjusted to equal 122 percent of the current peer group rate. 3. Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2009, qualifying non-teaching hospitals with more than 138 beds shall have their per diem rates adjusted to equal 103 percent of the current peer group rate. F. Children’s Hospitals. Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2009, qualifying children’s specialty hospitals shall be classified according to the appropriate general peer group based on either their bed size or graduate medical education programs in place as of October 1, 2008. The per diem rates for these hospitals shall be adjusted according to the payment rate criteria established for each peer group. G. Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) 1. Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2009, qualifying NICU Level III services with current per diem rates that are less than the NICU Level III specialty peer group rate shall have their per diem rates adjusted to equal 100 percent of the specialty group rate. 2. Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2009, qualifying NICU Level III regional services with current per diem rates that are less than 85 percent of the NICU Level III regional specialty group rate shall have their per diem rates adjusted to equal 85 percent of the specialty peer group rate. H. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) 1. Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2009, qualifying PICU Level I services with current per diem rates that are less than 77 percent of the PICU Level I specialty group rate shall have their per diem rates adjusted to equal 77 percent of the specialty peer group rate. 2. Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2009, qualifying PICU Level II services with current per diem rates that are less than the PICU Level II specialty group rate shall have their per diem rates adjusted to equal 100 percent of the specialty peer group rate. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 34:876 (May 2008), LR 34:877 (May 2008), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 35:1896 (September 2009). §955. Long Term Hospitals A. ...
B. Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2009, the prospective peer group per diem rate paid to qualifying long term acute care hospitals for inpatient services other than psychiatric treatment shall be increased by 3 percent of the rate on file. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 34:876 (May 2008), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 35:1896 (September 2009).
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B. Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2009, the prospective per diem rate paid to private free-standing psychiatric hospitals and distinct part psychiatric units shall be increased by 3 percent of the rate on file. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 34:876 (May 2008), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 35:1896 (September 2009). Implementation of the provisions of this Rule may be contingent upon the approval of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), if it is determined that submission to CMS for review and approval is required.
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Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Developmental Disabilities—Leave of Absence Days—Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:VII.32913) The Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing has amended LAC 50:VII.32913 in the Medical Assistance Program as authorized by R.S. 36:254 and pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act. This Rule is promulgated in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R. S. 49:950, et seq.
A. The reimbursement to non-state ICF/DDs for hospital leave of absence days is 75 percent of the applicable per diem rate. B. The reimbursement for leave of absence days is 100 percent of the applicable per diem rate. 1. A leave of absence is a temporary stay outside of the ICF/DD, for reasons other than for hospitalization, provided for in the recipient's written individual habilitation plan. C. Effective for dates of service on or after February 20, 2009, the reimbursement to non-state ICF/DDs for leave of absence days is 75 percent of the applicable per diem rate on file as of February 19, 2009. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 31:2255 (September 2005), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 35:1897 (September 2009).
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Laboratory and Radiology Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:XIX.4329 and 4334-4337) The Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing has amended LAC 50:XIX.4329 and 4334-4337 in the Medical Assistance Program as authorized by R.S. 36:254, pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act. This Rule is promulgated in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq. Title 50 PUBLIC HEALTH—MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Part XIX. Other Services Subpart 3. Laboratory and Radiology Chapter 43. Billing and Reimbursement Subchapter B. Reimbursement §4329. Laboratory Services (Physicians and Independent Laboratories) A. Providers should use the most appropriate Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)/Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code representing the service performed when submitting claims to Medicaid. 1. - 3. Repealed. B. Guidelines indicated in the pertinent CPT manual are to be followed when billing for these services unless specifically directed otherwise by the department. C. Limitations on select services are indicated on the published fee schedules and/or in provider manuals. D. Reimbursement for clinical laboratory procedures shall not exceed 100 percent of the current year’s Medicare allowable. Reimbursement of clinical laboratory services shall be paid at the lower of billed charges or the fee on file, minus the amount which any third party coverage would pay. E. Those services not subject to the Medicare fee schedule shall continue to be reimbursed to physicians and independent laboratories based on the published Medicaid fee schedule or billed charges, whichever is lower. F. Effective for dates of service on or after February 26, 2009, the reimbursement rates for laboratory services shall be reduced by 3.5 percent of the fee amounts on file as of February 25, 2009. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 28:1025 (May 2002), amended LR 35:1897 (September 2009). §4334. Radiology Services A. Providers should use the most appropriate Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)/Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code representing the service performed when submitting claims to Medicaid. B. Guidelines indicated in the pertinent CPT manual are to be followed when billing for these services unless specifically directed otherwise by the department. C. Limitations on select services are indicated on the published fee schedules and/or in provider manuals. D. Reimbursement of radiology services shall be the lower of billed charges or the fee on file, minus the amount which any third party coverage would pay. E. Effective for dates of service on or after February 26, 2009, the reimbursement rates for radiology services shall be reduced by 3.5 percent of the fee amounts on file as of February 25, 2009. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 35:1897 (September 2009). §4335. Portable Radiology Services A. Providers should use the most appropriate Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)/Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code representing the service performed when submitting claims to Medicaid. B. Reimbursement of portable radiology services shall be the lower of billed charges or the fee on file, minus the amount which any third party coverage would pay. C. Effective for dates of service on or after February 26, 2009, the reimbursement rates for portable radiology services shall be reduced by 3.5 percent of the fee amounts on file as of February 25, 2009. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 30:1026 (May 2004), amended LR 35:1898 (September 2009). §4337. Radiation Therapy Centers A. Radiation therapy centers are reimbursed fee for service according to the appropriate procedure code. B. Reimbursement for radiation therapy center services shall be the lower of billed charges or the fee on file, minus the amount which any third party coverage would pay. C. Effective for dates of service on or after February 26, 2009, the reimbursement rates for radiology services provided by radiation therapy centers shall be reduced by 3.5 percent of the fee amounts on file as of February 25, 2009. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 35:1898 (September 2009). Implementation of the provisions of this Rule may be contingent upon the approval of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), if it is determined that submission to CMS for review and approval is required.
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Medicaid Eligibility―Home and Community-Based Services―Income Disregard (LAC 50:III.10305) The Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing has amended LAC 50:III.10305 in the Medical Assistance Program as authorized by R.S. 36:254 and pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act. This Rule is promulgated in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950, et seq. Title 50 PUBLIC HEALTH─MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Part III. Eligibility Subpart 5. Financial Eligibility Chapter 103. Income §10305. Income Disregards A. …
B. During the eligibility determination process for home and community-based services, an individual shall be considered eligible under the Medicaid State Plan as though the individual was a resident in a nursing facility or intermediate care facility for persons with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD) and an income disregard shall be applied to gross income over the special income level. 1. The special income level used to determine financial eligibility for long-term care services (nursing facility, ICF/DD, and home and community-based services) is three times the Supplemental Security Income federal benefit rate. 2. Gross income may exceed the special income level but cannot be more than the highest Medicaid facility rate (nursing or ICF/DD, as applicable) in the state at the time of application for home and community-based services. 3. Income disregarded in the initial eligibility determination process will not be disregarded in the post-eligibility process for determining contributions toward the cost of care. 4. The personal care needs amount (the amount of income protected to cover the expense of living in the community) remains capped at the special income level. 5. All income over the special income level shall be contributed towards the cost of care. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 34:1629 (August 2008), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 35:1898 Implementation of the provisions of this Rule may be contingent upon the approval of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) if it is determined that submission to CMS for review and approval is required. Alan Levine Secretary 0909#088
Medicaid Eligibility—Long-Term Care Insurance Resource Disregard (LAC 50:III.10705) The Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing and the Office of Aging and Adult Services has adopted LAC 50:III.10705 in the Medical Assistance Program as authorized by R.S. 36:254 and pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act. This Rule is promulgated in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq. Title 50 PUBLIC HEALTH―MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Part III. Eligibility Subpart 5. Financial Eligibility Chapter 107. Resources §10705. Resource Disregards A. In compliance with the Deficit Reduction Act, individuals who are insured under a long-term care insurance policy that meets the requirements of a "qualified state long-term care insurance partnership" policy shall receive a disregard of resources equal to the amount paid under the insurance policy. 1. The Medicaid Program shall accept the certification of the Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance that the long-term care policy meets the requirements of a "qualified long-term care insurance partnership" policy. B. The resource disregard is determined on a 1:1 ratio. For each $1 of a qualifying long-term care insurance partnership policy benefit amount paid, $1 of countable resources is disregarded or excluded during the eligibility determination process. 1. The disregard is permitted at the time a recipient begins receiving benefits from a qualifying long-term care insurance partnership policy. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing and the Office of Aging and Adult Services, LR 35:1899 (September 2009). Implementation of the provisions of this Rule may be contingent upon the approval of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) if it is determined that submission to CMS for review and approval is required. Alan Levine Secretary 0909#088
Mental Health Rehabilitation Program Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:XV.901) The Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing has amended LAC 50:XV.901 in the Medical Assistance Program as authorized by R.S. 36:254, pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act. This Rule is promulgated in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950, et seq. Title 50 PUBLIC HEALTH—MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Part XV. Services for Special Populations Subpart 1. Mental Health Rehabilitation Chapter 9. Reimbursement §901. Reimbursement Methodology A. - B. … C. Effective for dates of service on or after February 1, 2009, the reimbursement rates for MHR services shall be reduced by 3.5 percent of the fee amounts on file as of January 31, 2009. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 31:1091 (May 2005), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 35:1899 (September 2009).
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Nursing Facilities—Leave of Absence Days Reimbursement Reduction (LAC 50:VII.1321) The Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing has adopted LAC 50:VII.1321 in the Medical Assistance Program as authorized by R.S. 36:254 and pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act. This Rule is promulgated in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R. S. 49:950, et seq. Title 50 PUBLIC HEALTH─MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Part VII. Long Term Care Services Subpart 1. Nursing Facilities Chapter 13. Reimbursement §1321. Leave of Absence Days A. For each Medicaid recipient, nursing facilities shall be reimbursed for up to seven hospital leave of absence days per occurrence and 15 home leave of absence days per year. B. The reimbursement for hospital leave of absence days is 75 percent of the applicable per diem rate. C. Nursing facilities with occupancy rates less than 90 percent. Effective for dates of service on or after February 20, 2009, reimbursement for hospital and home leave of absence days will be reduced to 10 percent of the applicable per diem rate in addition to the nursing facility provider fee. D. Nursing facilities with occupancy rates equal to or greater than 90 percent. Effective for dates of service on or after February 20, 2009, the reimbursement paid for home leave of absence days will be reduced to 90 percent of the applicable per diem rate, which includes the nursing facility provider fee. 1. Effective for dates of service on or after March 1, 2009, the reimbursement for hospital leave of absence days for nursing facilities with occupancy rates equal to or greater than 90 percent shall be 90 percent of the applicable per diem rate, which includes the nursing facility provider fee. E. Occupancy percentages will be determined from the average annual occupancy rate as reflected in the Louisiana Inventory of Nursing Home Bed Utilization Report published from the period six months prior to the beginning of the current rate quarter. Occupancy percentages will be updated quarterly when new rates are loaded and shall be in effect for the entire quarter. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 35:1899 (September 2009).
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Outpatient Hospital Services―Non-Rural, Non-State Hospitals―Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC:V.5313, 5513, 5713, 5913 and 6115) The Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing has adopted LAC 50:V.5313, §§5513, 5713, 5913 and to adopt §6115 in the Medical Assistance Program as authorized by R.S. 36:254 and pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act. This Rule is promulgated in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq. Title 50 PULIC HEALTH—MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Part V. Hospitals Subpart 5. Outpatient Hospitals Chapter 53. Outpatient Surgery Subchapter B. Reimbursement Methodology §5313. Non-Rural, Non-State Hospitals A. Effective for dates of service on or after February 20, 2009, the reimbursement paid to non-rural, non-state hospitals for outpatient surgery shall be reduced by 3.5 percent of the fee schedule on file as of February 19, 2009. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:153 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Service Financing, LR 35:1900 (September 2009). Chapter 55. Clinic Services Subchapter B. Reimbursement Methodology §5513. Non-Rural, Non-State Hospitals A. Effective for dates of service on or after February 20, 2009, the reimbursement paid to non-rural, non-state hospitals for outpatient clinic services shall be reduced by 3.5 percent of the fee schedule on file as of February 19, 2009. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:153 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Service Financing, LR 35:1900 (September 2009). Chapter 57. Laboratory Services Subchapter B. Reimbursement Methodology §5713. Non-Rural, Non-State Hospitals A. Effective for dates of service on or after February 20, 2009, the reimbursement paid to non-rural, non-state hospitals for outpatient laboratory services shall be reduced by 3.5 percent of the fee schedule on file as of February 19, 2009. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:153 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Service Financing, LR 35:1900 (September 2009). Chapter 59. Rehabilitation Services Subchapter B. Reimbursement Methodology §5913. Non-Rural, Non-State Hospitals A. Effective for dates of service on or after February 20, 2009, the reimbursement paid to non-rural, non-state hospitals for outpatient rehabilitation services provided to recipients over the age of three years shall be reduced by 3.5 percent of the fee schedule on file as of February 19, 2009. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:153 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Service Financing, LR 35:1900 (September 2009). Chapter 61. Other Outpatient Hospital Services Subchapter B. Reimbursement Methodology §6115. Non-Rural, Non-State Hospitals A. Effective for dates of service on or after February 20, 2009, the reimbursement paid to non-rural, non-state hospitals for outpatient hospital services other than clinical diagnostic laboratory services, outpatient surgeries, rehabilitation services and outpatient hospital facility fees shall be reduced by 3.5 percent of the rates effective as of February 19, 2009. Final reimbursement shall be at 83.18 percent of allowable cost through the cost settlement process. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:153 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Service Financing, LR 35:1900 (September 2009). Implementation of the provisions of this Rule may be contingent upon the approval of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), if it is determined that submission to CMS for review and approval is required.
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Personal Care Services―Long Term Reimbursement Rate Reduction (LAC 50:XV.12917) The Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing and the Office of Aging and Adult Services has amended LAC 50:XV.12917 in the Medical Assistance Program as authorized by R.S. 36:254 and pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act and as directed by Act 19. This Rule is promulgated in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950, et seq. Title 50 PUBLIC HEALTH―MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Directory: osr -> reg reg -> Contents october 2013 I. Executive orders osr -> Table of Contents Title 46 Professional and Occupational Standards osr -> Table of Contents Title 46 Professional and Occupational Standards osr -> Part I. Wildlife and Fisheries Commission and Agencies Thereunder 1 reg -> Contents april 2009 I. Executive order osr -> Chapter Purpose 2 §101. Introduction 2 osr -> Part V. Automotive Industry 1 Subpart Motor Vehicle Commission 1 reg -> Contents december 2010 I. Emergency rules Download 5.25 Mb. Share with your friends:
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