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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 10.09.76.07" title_num="10" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="76" heading="Payment Procedures.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The provider shall submit a completed request for payment in the format designated by the Department or HealthChoice MCO, including required documentation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The dental provider shall submit a request for payment in the format designated by the Department and in accordance with COMAR 10.09.05.07.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Program reserves the right to return to the provider, before payment, all invoices not properly completed.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Unless the service is free to individuals not covered by Medicaid, a provider shall bill the Program the provider’s customary charge to the general public for similar services.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The Department shall authorize payment on Medicare cross-over claims only if:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The provider accepts Medicare assignments;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Medicare makes a direct payment to the provider;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Medicare determines the services are medically necessary;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The services are covered by the Program; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Initial billing is made directly to Medicare according to Medicare guidelines.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The Department shall make supplemental payment on Medicare cross-over claims subject to the following provisions:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A deductible shall be paid in full;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Coinsurance shall be paid at the lesser of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>100 percent of the coinsurance amount; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The balance remaining after the Medicare payment is subtracted from the Medicaid rate;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Services not covered by Medicare, but considered medically necessary by the Program, shall be paid according to the limitations of this chapter; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Coinsurance shall be paid in full to FQHC providers.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>An SBHC providing self–referred services as described in COMAR 10.67.06.28 to an MCO participant shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Verify eligibility and MCO assignment through EVS on the day of service;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Submit claims within 180 days of performing the service;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Submit claims using the CMS 1500 for paper processing and the HIPAA compliant 837P for electronic processing; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Bill third party insurers before billing the MCO with the exception of well-child care and immunizations.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>The provider may not bill the Program for:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Completion of forms and reports;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Broken or missed appointments;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>More than one visit to complete an EPSDT screen; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Providing a copy of a participant’s medical record when requested by another licensed provider on behalf of the participant.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>The Program may not make direct payment to participants.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>The Program may not make a separate direct payment to any individual employed by or under contract to any SBHC for services provided in an SBHC.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="K.">
    <text>Billing time limitations for claims submitted pursuant to this chapter are set forth in COMAR 10.09.36.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>