Ariz. Admin. Code § 9-22-202

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R9-22-202 - General Requirements

A. For the purposes of this Article, the following definitions apply:

1. "Authorization" means written, verbal, or electronic authorization by:

a. The Administration for services rendered to a fee-for-service member, or

b. The contractor for services rendered to a prepaid capitated member.

2. Use of the phrase "attending physician" applies only to the fee-for-service population.

B. In addition to other requirements and limitations specified in this Chapter, the following general requirements apply:

1. Only medically necessary, cost effective, and federally-reimbursable and state- reimbursable services are covered services.

2. Covered services for the federal emergency services program (FESP) are under R9-22- 217.

3. The Administration or a contractor may waive the covered services referral requirements of this Article.

4. Except as authorized by the Administration or a contractor, a primary care provider, attending physician, practitioner, or a dentist shall provide or direct the member's covered services. Delegation of the provision of care to a practitioner does not diminish the role or responsibility of the primary care provider.

5. A contractor shall offer a female member direct access to preventive and routine services from gynecology providers within the contractor's network without a referral from a primary care provider.

6. A member may receive physical and behavioral health services as specified in Articles 2 and 12.

7. The Administration or a contractor shall provide services under the Section 1115 Waiver as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2901.

8. An AHCCCS registered provider shall provide covered services within the provider's scope of practice.

9. In addition to the specific exclusions and limitations otherwise specified under this Article, the following are not covered:

a. A service that is determined by the AHCCCS Chief Medical Officer to be experimental or provided primarily for the purpose of research;

b. Services or items furnished gratuitously, and

c. Personal care items except as specified under R9-22-212.

10. Medical or behavioral health services are not covered services if provided to:

a. An inmate of a public institution; or

b. A person who is in residence at an institution for the treatment of tuberculosis.

C. The Administration or a contractor may deny payment of non-emergency services if prior authorization is not obtained as specified in this Article and Article 7 of this Chapter. The Administration or a contractor shall not provide prior authorization for services unless the provider submits documentation of the medical necessity of the treatment along with the prior authorization request.

D. Services under A.R.S. § 36-2908 provided during the prior period coverage do not require prior authorization.

E. Prior authorization is not required for services necessary to evaluate and stabilize an emergency medical condition. The Administration or a contractor shall not reimburse services that require prior authorization unless the provider documents the diagnosis and treatment.

F. A service is not a covered service if provided outside the GSA unless one of the following applies:

1. A member is referred by a primary care provider for medical specialty care outside the GSA. If a member is referred outside the GSA to receive an authorized medically necessary service, the contractor shall also provide all other medically necessary covered services for the member;

2. There is a net savings in service delivery costs as a result of going outside the GSA that does not require undue travel time or hardship for a member or the member's family;

3. The contractor authorizes placement in a nursing facility located out of the GSA; or

4. Services are provided during prior period coverage or during the prior quarter coverage.

G. If a member is traveling or temporarily residing outside of the GSA, covered services are restricted to emergency care services, unless otherwise authorized by the contractor.

H. A contractor shall provide at a minimum, directly or through subcontracts, the covered services specified in this Chapter and in contract.

I. The Administration shall determine the circumstances under which a FFS member may receive services, other than emergency services, from service providers outside the member's county of residence or outside the state. Criteria considered by the Administration in making this determination shall include availability and accessibility of appropriate care and cost effectiveness.

J. The restrictions, limitations, and exclusions in this Article do not apply to a contractor electing to provide non-covered services.

1. The Administration shall not consider the costs of providing a noncovered service to a member in the development or negotiation of a capitation rate.

2. A contractor shall pay for noncovered services from administrative revenue or other contractor funds that are unrelated to the provision of services under this Chapter.

3. If a member requests a service that is not covered or is not authorized by a contractor, or the Administration, an AHCCCS-registered service provider may provide the service according to R9-22-702.

K. Subject to CMS approval, the restrictions, limitations, and exclusions specified in the following subsections do not apply to American Indians receiving services through IHS or a tribal health program operating under P.L. 93-638 when those services are eligible for 100 percent federal financial participation:

1. R9-22-205(A)(8),

2.R9-22-206,

3.R9-22-207,

4. R9-22-212(C),

5.R9-22-212(D),

6.R9-22-212(E)(8),

7.R9-22-215(C) (5), (C)(6), and

8. R9-22-215(C)(4).

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-22-202

Adopted as an emergency effective May 20, 1982 pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 82-3). Former Section R9-22-202 adopted as an emergency now adopted and amended as a permanent rule effective August 30, 1982 (Supp. 82-4). Amended effective October 1, 1985 (Supp. 85-5). Amended effective October 1, 1987; amended effective December 22, 1987 (Supp. 87-4). Amended effective May 30, 1989 (Supp. 89-2). Amended effective April 13, 1990 (Supp. 90-2). Amended effective December 13, 1993 (Supp. 93-4). Amended effective July 1, 1995, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, pursuant to Laws 1994, Ch. 322, § 21; filed with the Office of the Secretary of State June 22, 1995 (Supp. 95-3). Amended effective January 1, 1996, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, pursuant to Laws 1995, Third Special Session, Ch. 1, §5; filed with the Office of the Secretary of State December 28, 1995 (Supp. 95-4). Section repealed effective September 22, 1997 (Supp. 97-3). New Section made by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 3351, effective November 10, 2007 (Supp. 07-3). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 16 A.A.R. 1638, effective October 1, 2010 (Supp. 10-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 17 A.A.R. 1658, effective August 2, 2011 (Supp. 11-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1949, effective 9/6/2014. Amended by final rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 3098, effective 1/4/2015. Amended by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 1225, effective 7/7/2015.