New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter XIII - Office of Mental Health
Part 514 - Clinical Review Criteria for the Treatment of Mental Illness
Section 514.4 - Definitions
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
For purposes of this Part:
(a) Clinical Review Criteria means the written screening policies, procedures, clinical protocols, practice guidelines, level of care tools, and programs used by a Utilization Review Agent to determine the medical necessity and appropriateness of a proposed health care service for the treatment of a Mental Health Condition.
(b) Office means the New York State Office of Mental Health.
(c) Mental Health Condition shall have the same meaning as such term is provided in sections 3216, 3221, and 4303 of the Insurance Law.
(d) Utilization Review shall have the same meaning as such term is provided in section 4900 of the Public Health Law or section 4900 of the Insurance Law, as applicable.
(e) Utilization Review Agent shall have the same meaning as such term is provided in section 4900 of the Public Health Law or section 4900 of the Insurance Law, as applicable.