Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 2
Subtitle 09 - MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
Chapter 10.09.22 - Free-Standing Dialysis Facility Services
Section 10.09.22.04 - Covered Services

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.09.22.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. The Program covers medically necessary services described in §B of this regulation, rendered to participants in a freestanding dialysis facility, when these services are:

(1) Performed by a physician or by one of the following:
(a) A physician assistant;

(b) A nurse practitioner;

(c) An RN;

(d) An LPN;

(e) A social worker; or

(f) A dietitian-nutritionist;

(2) Provided by a non-physician listed in §A(1) of this regulation, when the followingconditions are met:
(a) The individual performing the service is in the employ of, or under contract with, the free-standing dialysis facility;

(b) The individual performing the service is under a physician's direct supervision or written direction;

(c) The individual performs the service within the scope of the individual's license or certification for the purpose of assisting in the provision of the physician's services; and

(d) The services are provided according to the free-standing dialysis facility physician's written plan of care;

(3) Curative or rehabilitative services, when clearly related to the participant's individual needs;

(4) Adequately described in the participant's medical record and consistent with the physician's written plan of care.

B. Covered services include:

(1) Dialysis services furnished on an outpatient basis and provided by a free-standing dialysis facility, to include hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CAPD, CCPD, and home dialysis training; and

(2) Laboratory tests, supplies, and prescription drugs as related to dialysis services.

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