Alabama Administrative Code
Title 560 - ALABAMA MEDICAID AGENCY
Chapter 560-X-7 - HOSPITALS
Section 560-X-7-.18 - Patient Signature
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024
(1) While a recipient signature is not required on individual claim forms, all providers must obtain a signature to be kept on file, (e.g., release forms or sign in sheets), as verification that the recipient was present on the date of service for which the provider seeks payment. Exceptions to the recipient signature requirement are listed below.
(2) The signature alone or on other insurance forms is not acceptable for payment under Medicaid.
(3) The signature and accompanying authorization and certification must be available for review by Medicaid and/or the Medicaid fiscal agent.
(4) When the acceptable signature is not available or is on an incorrect form and payment has been made, the funds covering this period of care will be recouped.
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Statutory Authority: State Plan; Title XIX, Social Security Act; 42 C.F.R. §§401, et seq.