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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 10.14.02.04" title_num="10" subtitle_num="14" chapter_num="02" heading="Physician Services.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To be considered a participating physician in the Program, the provider shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Provide a medical procedure or service related to the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, cervical cancer, or a precancerous cervical lesion;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Have a current license to practice medicine in Maryland or a jurisdiction bordering Maryland;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Agree to accept, for each covered medical procedure performed or service provided, the following reimbursement including, if applicable, a medical management fee as described in Regulation .15 of this chapter:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The current Medical Assistance approved rate in the State for an eligible patient who is uninsured or who has insurance that does not provide coverage for a reimbursed procedure or service;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The reimbursement rate approved by the insurer plus the payment of the outstanding deductible and patient contribution amount by the Department for an eligible patient who has insurance, other than Medicare, that provides coverage for a reimbursed procedure or service;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The reimbursement rate approved by Medicare plus the payment of the outstanding deductible and the patient contribution amount by the Department for an eligible patient who is covered by Medicare; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>For an eligible patient who has insurance that provides reimbursement for a covered procedure or service that is less than the current Medical Assistance approved rate, the reimbursement rate approved by the insurer plus the difference between the reimbursement rate approved by the insurer and the current Medical Assistance approved rate in the State plus the payment of the outstanding deductible by the Department;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Agree to abide by the provisions set forth in §A of this regulation by signing and sending to the Department the designated Departmental form;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Agree not to bill an eligible patient, who is uninsured or is covered by Medicare or other insurance, for an additional charge for the reimbursed medical procedure performed or service provided;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Agree to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Be the medical case manager for an eligible patient; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Coordinate the reimbursed medical procedure or service with the designated medical case manager and submit the result of the procedure to the medical case manager;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Agree to the following medical guidelines:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>That a negative mammogram alone is not sufficient to evaluate a clinically significant mass, and to perform or arrange for further diagnostic evaluation of the mass;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>That a surgeon shall examine the patient and make the final determination of further diagnostic and treatment procedures needed when a needle biopsy performed by a non-surgeon is negative for cancer;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>To perform or arrange for needle localization of the mass before excisional biopsy;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>To perform or arrange for radiological examination of the breast surgical specimen after biopsy to accurately identify the mass;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>To refer an eligible patient with a mammography assessment recommending biopsy to a surgeon for evaluation and a decision regarding the ultimate course of action;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>To implement the diagnostic tests or procedures required for cancer staging determination in keeping with the best interests of the patient and to determine staging on the cancer found;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>To consult an oncologist before any treatment is initiated for Stage I or greater breast cancer or invasive cervical cancer; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>To consult with a radiation oncologist if radiation treatment is a medical option;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Agree to maintain the results of the reimbursed medical procedures performed as set forth in §E(6)—(9) of this regulation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Agree to maintain administrative and health records, including medical records, to document compliance with this chapter for a minimum of 6 years and, upon request, allow the Department access to the records; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Place no restriction on the eligible patient's right to choose a provider.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An eligible medical provider may be, but is not limited to, one of the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Anesthesiologist;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Clinical-anatomical or cytopathological pathologist;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Diagnostic, therapeutic, or nuclear radiologist;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Family practitioner;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Medical internist;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Medical or gynecological oncologist;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Obstetrician-gynecologist; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Surgeon.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Reimbursed medical procedures include, but are not limited to, the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Breast cancer diagnostic procedures including, but not limited to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Cyst aspiration;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Diagnostic ultrasound;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Incisional, excisional, or other breast biopsy;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Needle biopsy; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Needle localization;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Breast cancer treatment procedures including, but not limited to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Adjuvant hormonal therapy;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Adjuvant or sole chemotherapy;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Adjuvant or sole radiation therapy;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Lumpectomy with radiation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Lymph node dissection;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Modified radical mastectomy;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Radical mastectomy; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Simple mastectomy;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Contingent upon available funds, breast reconstruction procedures including, but not limited to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Construction of breast mound;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Augmentation mammoplasty;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Reduction mammoplasty; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Mastopexy;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Cervical cancer or precancerous cervical lesion diagnostic procedures including, but not limited to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Colposcopically directed cervical or vaginal biopsy, or both;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Colposcopy;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Endocervical curettage; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Endometrial biopsy if the patient has taken Tamoxifen for the treatment of breast cancer or has had cervical cancer documented;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Cervical cancer or precancerous cervical lesion treatment procedures including, but not limited to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Conization;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Cryosurgery;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Dilation and curettage;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Electric loop resection;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Hysterectomy; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Laser treatment; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Follow-up to treatment for breast cancer, cervical cancer, or a precancerous cervical lesion including, but not limited to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Follow-up office visits with the medical case manager; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Medical and laboratory tests ordered by the medical case manager.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Non-reimbursed medical procedures and services include but are not limited to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A screening mammogram;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A Pap or human papilloma virus test;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>An experimental treatment other than a Phase-III controlled clinical trial for breast or cervical cancer;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A procedure or service not related to the diagnosis and treatment of breast and cervical cancer;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Organ transplants; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Nipple reconstruction or tattooing, or both.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The participating physician is responsible for the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Medical liability for the medical procedure performed on a referred, eligible patient;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Accepting a referral of an eligible patient from a local health department, hospital, or other health care provider;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Performing a medical test needed by the eligible patient;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Charging the patient for a non-reimbursed medical procedure performed;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Submitting a bill for the reimbursed medical procedure performed or service provided on the designated Departmental form within 12 months of the date of service as follows:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>If an eligible patient is uninsured or is insured, but the insurance does not provide coverage for the reimbursed medical procedure or service, the participating physician shall send to the Department the bill for the procedure or service, with a denial from the applicable insurance carrier, on the form designated by the Department;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>If an eligible patient is covered by Medicare or other insurance, the participating physician shall bill:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Medicare or the other insurance for the procedure or service in accordance with Medicare or the other insurance billing specifications; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>The Department for the outstanding deductible and patient contribution amount.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Maintaining reports of the results of the following diagnostic tests and sending to the Department upon request:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Sonogram or other breast cancer test which identifies an area as suspicious;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Breast biopsy in which cancer is present; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Cervical biopsy which identifies a change associated with:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Cervical carcinoma in situ;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Invasive cervical cancer; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>The human papilloma virus;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Maintaining reports of the results of the following diagnostic tests and sending to the Department upon request:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Sonogram or other breast cancer test that is negative or shows a benign finding;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Breast biopsy in which cancer is not present; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Cervical biopsy which is negative or shows a benign finding;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Maintaining and sending to the Department upon request, reports pertaining to the staging of the cancer; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Maintaining and sending to the Department, upon request, the result of a treatment procedure.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The participating physician may not bill the Department under this Program for:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Completion of a form;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A broken or missed appointment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A professional service rendered by mail or telephone; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A professional service provided to a patient enrolled in a Medical Assistance program other than those listed in Regulation .03C(4) of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>The Program shall reimburse for claims submitted pursuant to this regulation as set forth in Regulation .21 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>