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AR HB1916
Bill
Status
3/3/2017
Primary Sponsor
Kim Hammer
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 77, Subchapter 1 to add section 20-77-132 regarding advanced practice registered nurse billing requirements.
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Requires advanced practice registered nurses to bill the Arkansas Medicaid Program using either a Medicaid provider number assigned specifically to the nurse or a modifier to a medical code.
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The modifier option becomes available only upon implementation of tracking technology that uses modifiers to identify a specific healthcare provider with a specific healthcare service.
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The modifier must indicate that the advanced practice registered nurse performed the healthcare services being billed.
Legislative Description
To Require Advanced Practice Registered Nurses To Use Their Own Medicaid Provider Number Or A Modifier To A Medical Code When Billing The Arkansas Medicaid Program For Reimbursement For Healthcare Services.
Last Action
WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
3/30/2017