D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-4507

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 29-4507 - PRIMARY CARE SERVICES

4507.1

Covered primary care services provided by the FQHC shall be limited to the following services:

(a) Health services related to family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics (excluding services related to birth and delivery), and gynecology which include but are not limited to:

(1) Health management services and treatment for illness, injuries or chronic conditions (examples of chronic conditions include diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.) including but not limited to health education and self- management training;

(2) Services provided pursuant to the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment benefit for Medicaid eligible children under the age of twenty-one (21);

(3) Preventive fluoride varnish for children, provided the service is furnished during a well-child visit by a physician or pediatrician who is acting within the scope of practice authorized pursuant to District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code §§ 3-1201et seq. (2012 Repl. & 2016 Supp.)) ("HORA").

(4) Preventive and diagnostic services, including but not limited to the following:

(i) Prenatal and postpartum care rendered at an FQHC, excluding labor and delivery;

(ii) Lactation consultation, education and support services if provided by a certified nurse mid-wife licensed in accordance with HORA and certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) or a registered lactation consultant certified by IBLCE;

(iii) Physical exams;

(iv) Family planning services;

(v) Screenings and assessments, including but not limited to, visual acuity and hearings screenings, and nutritional assessments and referrals;

(vi) Risk assessments and initial counseling regarding risks for clinical services;

(vii) PAP smears, breast exams and mammography referrals when provided as part of an office visit; and

(viii) Preventive health education.

4507.2

Primary care services set forth in this Subsection 4507.1(a) shall be delivered by the following health care professionals who are licensed in accordance with HORA:

(a) A physician;

(b) An Advanced Practiced Registered Nurse (APRN);

(c) A physician assistant working under the supervision of physician; or

(d) A nurse-mid-wife.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-4507

Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 907 (2/2/2018)