New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 310 - HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Part 2 - GENERAL BENEFIT DESCRIPTION
Section 8.310.2.9 - GENERAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. The New Mexico medical assistance division (MAD) pays for medically necessary health care services furnished by a MAD enrolled medical provider. See 42 CFR 440.210; Section 27-2-16 NMSA 1978 (Repl. Pamp. 1991).
B. MAD pays for medically necessary behavioral health professional services including assessments, evaluations, and therapy required by the condition of the medical assistance program (MAP) eligible recipient. See 42 CFR Sections 440.40, 440.60(a) and 441.571.
C. MAD covers services which are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illnesses, injuries or conditions of a MAP eligible recipient, as determined by MAD or its designee. All services must be furnished within the limits of the MAD New Mexico administrative code (NMAC) rules policies and instructions within the scope of practice defined by the provider's licensing board, scope of practice act, or regulatory authority. Any claim submitted for reimbursement is subject to review by MAD or its designee to verify the medical necessity of the service. All claims are subject to pre-payment or post-payment review and recoupment.
D. HSD, through MAD, is responsible for the administration of the medicaid program and other health care programs. This joint federal and state program provides payment for medically necessary health services furnished to MAP eligible recipients.
E. A provider must be eligible for participation as a MAD approved provider at the time services are furnished. MAD does not cover services performed during a time period when the provider or facility did not meet required licensing or certification requirement.
F. If a MAP eligible recipient is enrolled with a MAD managed care organization (MCO), the provider must contact that member's MCO for specific reimbursement information. A MCO contracted with the state of New Mexico is not required to follow the MAD fee-for-service (FFS) fee schedules or reimbursement methodologies unless otherwise instructed by MAD. Reimbursement arrangements are determined contractually between the MCO and the provider.
