La. Admin. Code tit. 50 § V-911
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section V-911 - Children's Specialty Hospitals Psychiatric UnitsA. A psychiatric sub-provider unit in a Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS) exempt children's specialty hospital may enroll in the Medicaid Program. The hospital must submit an attestation to the department that the unit meets the PPS exempt criteria outlined in 42 CFR 412.25 [except 412.25(a)(1)(ii)]. Enrollment of the new unit will be effective upon verification of the hospital's attestation by the department.B. Changes in the number of beds in existing units may only be made at the start of the hospital's cost reporting period. The hospital must notify the department of changes in bed size at least 90 days prior to the end of the hospital's cost reporting period. Qualifying Medicaid services provided in these approved units shall be subjected to the existing pre-admission certification requirements for children and adolescents in distinct part psychiatric/substance abuse units in acute care general hospitals.C. Reimbursement for services will be the inpatient psychiatric prospective per diem rate.La. Admin. Code tit. 50, § V-911
Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 34:876 (May 2008).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.