471 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 42, § 002

Current through June 17, 2024
Section 471-42-002 - COVERED BIRTH CENTER FACILITY SERVICES

Coverage of birth center facility services is limited to certain birth services provided by the center and determined by the birth attendant to be necessary for the care of the mother and live newborn child following the mother's normal, uncomplicated pregnancy. Reimbursable services are limited to facility services provided during the labor and delivery. These items and services are those that would otherwise be covered by Medicaid if provided on an inpatient or outpatient basis in a hospital in connection with the services provided by the center. Birth center facility services furnished prior to or after the above described period are not considered birth center facility services and are not covered or reimbursed.

Services provided by the birth attendant are not considered to be birth center facility services. The fee for the birth center facility services does not include payment for medical or other health services such as the birth attendant's services.

471 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 42, § 002