Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-619. ScopeSections 17b-262-619 to 17b-262-629, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies set forth the Department of Social Services requirements for payment of podiatric services on behalf of clients who are…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-620. DefinitionsAs used in section 17b-262-619 to section 17b-262-629, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) \"Acute\" means symptoms that are severe and have a rapid onset and short course;(2) \"Adm…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-621. Provider participationTo enroll in Medicaid and receive payment from the department, providers shall comply with sections 17b-262-522 to 17b-262-533, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. (Adopted e…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-622. EligibilityPayment for podiatric services shall be available on behalf of all persons eligible for Medicaid subject to the conditions and limitations that apply to these services. (Adopted effective February 11, 2009) AUT…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-623. Services covered and limitationsSubject to the limitations and exclusions identified in sections 17b-262-619 to 17b-262-629, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the department shall pay providers …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-624. Services not coveredThe department shall not pay a podiatrist:(1) for information or services provided to a client by a podiatrist over the telephone;(2) for any product available to podiatrists free of charge;(3) for mor…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-625. Need for servicePayment for an initial office visit and continuing services which the department deems medically necessary and medically appropriate, in relation to the diagnosis for which care is required, is available p…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-626. Prior authorization(a) To receive payment from the department, a podiatrist shall comply with the prior authorization requirements described in section 17b-262-528 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. The dep…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-627. Billing procedures(a) Claims from podiatrists shall be submitted on the department's designated form or electronically transmitted to the department, in a form and manner as specified by the department, and shall include …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-628. Payment(a) The commissioner shall establish, and may periodically update, the fees for covered services in the department's fee schedule pursuant to section 4-67c of the Connecticut General Statutes. (b) Fees shall be the…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-629. Documentation and audit requirements(a) Podiatrists shall maintain a specific record for all services received by each client eligible for Medicaid payment including, but not limited to: name, address, birth date, Medicai…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-630. ScopeSections 17b-262-630 to 17b-262-640, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies set forth the Department of Social Services requirements for payment of services provided by independent licensed audio…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-631. DefinitionsFor the purposes of sections 17b-262-630 to 17b-262-640, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies the following definitions shall apply: (1) \"Advanced practice registered nurse\" or \"APRN\"…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-632. Provider participationIn order to participate in Medicaid and receive payment from the department, providers shall: (a) Comply with all applicable licensing, accreditation and certification requirements;(b) comply with al…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-633. EligibilityPayment for independent therapy services prescribed by a licensed practitioner is available on behalf of all clients who have a need for such services and which are medically necessary subject to the conditions…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-634. Services covered and limitationsSubject to the limitations and exclusions in this section, the department shall pay for independent therapy which conforms to accepted methods of diagnosis and treatment, but shall not pay …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-635. Need for service(a) The department shall pay for independent therapy that is medically necessary when a licensed practitioner prescribes the client's need for the service. (b) A licensed practitioner shall reestablish the…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-636. Prior authorization(a) Prior authorization, on forms and in a manner as specified by the department, is required for: (1) All audiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology evaluation services in e…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-637. Billing proceduresProviders shall submit claims on a hard copy invoice or by electronic transmission to the department in a form and manner specified by the department, together with all information required by the depart…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-638. Payment(a) Payment rates shall be the same for in-state, border and out-of-state providers.(b) Payment shall be made at the lowest of: (1) The provider's usual and customary charge;(2) the lowest Medicare rate;(3) the amo…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-639. Payment ratesThe commissioner shall establish the fees contained in the department's fee schedule pursuant to section 4-67c of the Connecticut General Statutes. (Adopted effective December 1, 2000; Amended September 6, 20…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-640. Documentation(a) Providers shall maintain a specific record for all services provided to each client including, but not limited to: name, address, birth date, Medicaid identification number, pertinent diagnostic informati…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-641. ScopeSections 17b-262-641 through 17b-262-650, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies set forth the Department of Social Services requirements for payment of laboratory services provided by licensed c…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-642. DefinitionsFor the purposes of sections 17b-262-641 through 17b-262-650, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies the following definitions shall apply: (1) \"Client\" means a person eligible for goods …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-643. Provider participationIn order to enroll in the Medicaid Program and receive payment from the department, providers shall: (1) be in compliance with the provisions of the Clinical Laboratories Improvement Amendments (CLIA…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-644. EligibilityPayment for independent clinical laboratory services shall be available on behalf of all persons eligible for the Medicaid Program subject to the conditions and limitations which apply to these services. (Adopt…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-645. Services covered and limitations(a) The department shall pay for the following: (1) medically appropriate and medically necessary clinical laboratory services, for which the laboratory holds certification according to the…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-646. Need for serviceThe department shall pay for medically necessary and medically appropriate testing and analysis services only when ordered by a licensed physician or other licensed practitioner of the healing arts. (Adopt…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-647. Prior authorization(a) Prior authorization, on forms and in a manner as specified by the department, is required for HealthTrack Special Services. HealthTrack Special Services are determined medically necessary and medica…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-648. Billing procedures(a) Claims from providers shall be submitted on the department's designated form or electronically transmitted to the department's fiscal agent and shall include all information required by the departmen…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-649. Payment(a) Payment shall be made at the lowest of: (1) the provider's usual and customary charge to the general public;(2) the lowest Medicare rate;(3) the amount in the applicable fee schedule as published by the departm…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-650. Documentation(a) Independent clinical laboratory providers shall maintain a specific record for all services received for each client eligible for Medicaid Program payment including, but not limited to: name, address, bir…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-651. ScopeSections 17b-262-651 through 17b-262-660, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies set forth the Department of Social Services requirements for payment of dialysis services provided by physicians, …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-652. DefinitionsFor the purposes of sections 17b-262-651 through 17b-262-660, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies the following definitions shall apply: (1) \"Border Hospital\" means an out-of-state gen…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-653. Provider participationIn order to enroll in the Medicaid Program and receive payment from the department, providers shall: (1) meet and maintain all applicable licensing, accreditation, and certification requirements;(2) …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-654. EligibilityPayment for dialysis services shall be available on behalf of all persons eligible for the Medicaid Program subject to the conditions and limitations which apply to these services. (Adopted effective May 10, 20…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-655. Services covered and limitationsSubject to the limitations and exclusions listed below and those set forth in the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies dealing with physicians, general hospitals, and freestanding dial…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-656. Need for service and authorization process(a) The department shall pay for medically necessary and medically appropriate dialysis services for Medicaid Program clients, in relation to the diagnosis for which care is requi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-657. Billing proceduresClaims from providers shall be submitted on the department's designated form or electronically transmitted to the department's fiscal agent and shall include all information required by the department to…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-658. Payment(a) Payment shall be made at the lowest of: (1) the provider's usual and customary charge to the general public;(2) the lowest Medicare rate;(3) the amount in the applicable fee schedule as published by the departm…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-659. Payment rate(a) The commissioner establishes the fees contained in the provider's fee schedule pursuant to section 4-67c of the Connecticut General Statutes. (b) Payment rates for physicians and physician groups are found…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-660. Documentation(a) Providers shall maintain a specific medical record for all services received for each client eligible for Medicaid Program payment including, but not limited to: name, address, birth date, Medicaid identi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-661—17b-262-671. Reserved AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17b-262

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-672. ScopeSections 17b-262-672 through 17b-262-682 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies set forth the Department of Social Services requirements for the payment of durable medical equipment (DME) to providers, for …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-673. DefinitionsFor the purposes of sections 17b-262-672 through 17b-262-682 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the following definitions shall apply: (1) \"Chronic disease hospital\" means an institution as def…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-674. Provider participationIn order to enroll in the Medicaid program and receive payment from the department, providers shall comply with sections 17b-262-522 to 17b-262-533, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17b-262-675. EligibilityPayment for DME and related equipment is available for Medicaid clients who have a medical need for such equipment which meets the department's definition of DME when the item is prescribed by a licensed practi…