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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 10.14.02.10" title_num="10" subtitle_num="14" chapter_num="02" heading="Disposable Medical Supplies and Durable Medical Equipment.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To be considered a participating medical supply company in the Program, the provider of disposable medical supplies and durable medical equipment shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>To the extent required by law, be licensed and legally authorized to practice or deliver services in Maryland or a jurisdiction bordering Maryland;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Agree to abide by the provisions set forth in this regulation by signing and sending to the Department the designated Departmental form;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Agree to accept, as payment in full, the amount paid by the Department pursuant to §F of this regulation plus, if applicable, the amount paid by the eligible patient's health insurer and the patient contribution amount;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Agree not to bill an eligible patient for an additional charge for the eligible disposable medical supplies and eligible durable medical equipment other than the patient contribution amount, excluding the deductible; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Maintain adequate records for a minimum of 6 years and, upon request, allow the Department access to the records.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Department shall reimburse for the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Eligible disposable medical supplies, including but not limited to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Central catheter for administration of intravenous solutions;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Administration set for intravenous medication;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Parenteral feeding equipment, as follows:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Administration set;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Dravon clamp;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Filter; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Injection cap; and</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Enteral feeding equipment, as follows:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Adapter;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Administration set;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Feeding syringe; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Nasogastric tube;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Eligible durable medical equipment for purchase or rental, including but not limited to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A delivery system comprised of a pump and pole assembly for an enteral or parenteral feeding;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>An individually form-fitted arm support stocking for a recipient prescribed by the participating physician as medically necessary, not to exceed two stockings at one time or three stockings in a 12-month period for a non-institutionalized individual;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>IV pole for use with parenteral administration of medication;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>External ambulatory infusion pump with administrative equipment, when the usual and customary mode of therapy has been tried and shown to be unsuccessful or impractical;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Breast prosthesis, including surgical brassiere; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>A wig when the following conditions are met:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Hair loss is a direct result of the administration of chemotherapy or radiation for the treatment of breast or cervical cancer;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>The cost does not exceed $350; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>The wig is prescribed by an oncologist.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Department may not reimburse for the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A disposable medical supply which is not directly related to the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer or cervical cancer; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Durable medical equipment as follows:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Head covering; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>An item not directly related to the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer or cervical cancer.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Preauthorization is required for the disposable medical supply and durable medical equipment pursuant to COMAR 10.09.12.06A—F and H.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Reimbursement Procedures. The participating medical supply company:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Shall submit the request for payment for the reimbursed service on the form designated by the Department 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 service, the participating medical supply company shall send the Department the bill for the service, with a denial from the patient’s insurance carrier; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>If an eligible patient is covered by Medicare or other insurance, the participating medical supply company shall bill:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Medicare or the other insurance for the service; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>The Department for the outstanding deductible, patient contribution amount, and if the insurer pays less than the current Medical Assistance approved rate for the service, the difference between the insurance reimbursement rate and the Medical Assistance approved rate in the State;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>May not bill the Program a charge exceeding the usual and customary charge to the general public for a similar item; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Shall bill the Program the usual and customary charge for the prosthetic device and an individually form-fitted arm support stocking including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Fitting;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Dispensing; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Follow-up care.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Reimbursement Procedures.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Department shall reimburse the participating medical supply company:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Pursuant to COMAR 10.09.12.07F—K for an eligible patient who is uninsured or who has insurance that does not provide coverage for the reimbursed service;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Pursuant to COMAR 10.09.12.07R and S for an eligible patient who is covered by Medicare; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The outstanding deductible and patient contribution amount required by the insurer for an eligible patient who has insurance, other than Medicare, that provides coverage for the reimbursed service.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Department may not reimburse for:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Completion of a form;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A broken or missed appointment;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A professional service rendered by mail or telephone; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>A service rendered to the general public at no charge.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </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>