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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 14.09.08.06" title_num="14" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="08" heading="Reimbursement Procedures.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To obtain reimbursement under this chapter, an authorized provider shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Complete Form CMS-1500 in accordance with the written instructions posted on the Commission's website; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Within the time provided in §H of this regulation, submit to the employer or insurer the completed Form CMS-1500, which shall include:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>An itemized list of each service;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The diagnosis relative to each service;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The medical records related to the service being billed;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>The appropriate CPT/HCPCS code with CPT modifiers, if any, for each service;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>The date of each service;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>The specific fee charged for each service;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>The tax ID number of the provider;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>The professional license number of the provider; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>The National Provider Identifier (NPI) of the provider.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Modifiers.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Modifying circumstances may be identified by use of the relevant CPT modifier in effect when the medical service or treatment was provided.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The identification of modifying circumstances does not imply or guarantee that a provider will receive reimbursement as billed.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Time for Reimbursement. Reimbursement by the employer or insurer shall be made within 45 days of the date on which the Form CMS-1500 was received by the employer or insurer, unless the claim for treatment or services is denied in full or in part under §G of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Untimely Reimbursement. If an employer or insurer does not pay the fee calculated under this chapter or file a notice of denial of reimbursement, within 45 days of receipt of the CMS-1500, the Commission may assess a fine against the employer or its insurer, and award interest to the provider in accordance with Labor and Employment Article, §§9-663 and 9-664, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 14.09.06.02.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Denial of Reimbursement.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If an employer or insurer denies, in full or in part, a claim for treatment or services, the employer or insurer shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Notify the provider of the reasons for the denial in writing; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Mail the notice of denial of reimbursement to the provider within 45 days of the date on which Form CMS-1500 was received.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An employer or insurer who fails to file a notice of denial of reimbursement within 45 days of receipt of the CMS-1500 waives the right to deny reimbursement, and is subject to the provisions of Labor and Employment Article, §§9-663 and 9-664, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 14.09.06.02</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Objection to Denial of Reimbursement.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A provider may contest a partial or total denial of reimbursement, by submitting to the Commission the following items:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A “Claim for Medical Services” on a form provided by the Commission;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The Form CMS-1500 that relates to the unpaid claims; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>All correspondence relating to the unpaid claim.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Commission shall review the items submitted, without hearing, and issue its decision in an Order Nisi.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Hearing on Objection to Commission's Order Nisi.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The provider, employer, or insurer may contest the Commission's Order Nisi by filing with the Commission a controversion of medical claim, on a form provided by the Commission, within 30 days of the date of the Order Nisi.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Commission shall schedule a hearing on the matter and render a decision.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Time for Submitting Form CMS-1500.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A provider who provides medical service or treatment to a covered employee and seeks reimbursement under this chapter for providing medical service or treatment shall submit to the employer or the employer’s insurer a bill in the form of a completed Form CMS-1500 within 12 months from the later of the date:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Medical service or treatment was provided to a covered employee;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The claim for compensation was accepted by the employer or the employer’s insurer; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The claim for compensation was determined by the Commission to be compensable.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The employer or the employer’s insurer may not be required to pay a bill submitted after the time period required under §H(1) of this regulation unless:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The provider files an application for payment with the Commission within 3 years from the later of the date:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Medical service or treatment was provided to the covered employee;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>The claim for compensation was accepted by the employer or the employer’s insurer; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>The claim for compensation was determined by the Commission to be compensable; and</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The Commission excuses the untimely submission for good cause.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>