Section 17b-262-961 - Services covered and limitations(a) The department shall pay the provider a single all-inclusive fee for a normal, uncomplicated labor and delivery, which covers all services provided by the birth center, including, but not limited to:(1) Care for, labor, delivery and recovery of the maternal patient;(2) nursery care and other services provided to the infant patient; and(3) other ambulatory services within the provider's scope of services established by the Department of Public Health that are offered by the provider and that are otherwise covered by Medicaid.(b) Surgical procedures at a birth center shall be limited to those normally accomplished during an uncomplicated birth, including episiotomy and repair.(c) No general or regional anesthesia shall be administered at a birth center. Local anesthesia may be administered at a birth center if the administration of the anesthetic is performed within the scope of practice of the licensed practitioner in attendance.(d) No abortions shall be done at a birth center.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17b-262-961
Effective October 2, 2012