Ark. Code § 20-77-145

Current with legislation from 2024 effective through May 3, 2024.
Section 20-77-145 - Vagus nerve stimulation therapy system device reimbursement rates
(a) The Department of Human Services shall establish separate vagus nerve stimulation therapy system device reimbursement rates for all acute care hospitals that are Medicaid providers.
(b) The vagus nerve stimulation therapy system device reimbursement rates for implantation of a vagus nerve stimulation therapy system device shall be:
(1) Equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Medicare average comprehensive payment rate for vagus nerve stimulation therapy, device, and procedure; and
(2) In addition to the surgery fees already listed in the Arkansas Medicaid Program.

Ark. Code § 20-77-145

Added by Act 2021, No. 830,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.