Okla. Admin. Code § 340:75-16-32

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 340:75-16-32 - Length of stay and extensions for inpatient behavioral health services

(a)Initial length of stay. The initial length of stay for inpatient behavioral health services is the decision of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) or its designated agent based upon information provided by the inpatient facility staff at the completion of the assessment and ongoing treatment recommendations that determine the number of days required to resolve the identified presenting problems.

(b)Extension requests. Extension requests for behavioral health care services must be made to OHCA or its designated agent by the treating facility staff on or before the last business day of the current authorization for inpatient services. The number of days allowed is determined by OHCA or its designated agent based on the medical necessity criteria.

(c)Reconsideration request. A reconsideration request for an extension of behavioral health services is made to OHCA or its designated agent by Child Welfare Services or the inpatient behavioral health facility.

Okla. Admin. Code § 340:75-16-32

Added at 19 Ok Reg 2208, eff 6-27-02; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2643, eff 7-1-03 (emergency); Amended at 21 Ok Reg 246, eff 11-7-03 (emergency); Amended at 21 Ok Reg 880, eff 4-26-04; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 875, eff 5-12-05; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1044, eff 6-1-07

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 33, Issue 24, September 1, 2016, eff. 9/15/2016