D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A5599

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 22-A5599 - DEFINITIONS

5599.1

When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed:

Fully loaded cost of care - the average cost per day to provide inpatient hospital services to a patient. This rate includes direct medical service costs and administrative and overhead costs.

Medicare cost report - a report that calculates the cost to provide inpatient and outpatient hospital services, as required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Per diem charge - the cost per day that is to be charged by Saint Elizabeths Hospital for inpatients.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A5599

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 57 DC12222, 12223 (December 24, 2010)

Authority: The Director of the Department of Mental Health (Department), pursuant to the authority set forth in sections 104 and 105 of the Department of Mental Health Establishment Amendment Act of 2001, effective December 18, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-56; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1131.04 and 7-1131.05 ).