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NC H573

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Donna White

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits shall set reimbursement rates for new services at ambulatory surgical centers at 95% of the Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Centers fee schedule, effective January 1 of each year.

  • Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) procedure code G0330 shall be reimbursed at 95% of the Medicare Part B Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) rate effective July 1, 2023, with annual updates starting January 1, 2024.

  • Procedure code G0330 is classified as a surgical procedure rather than a traditional dental procedure, requiring all standard benefit plans and BH IDD tailored plans to provide coverage.

  • $500,000 in recurring General Fund appropriations for each year of the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium shall provide state match funding for $950,000 in recurring federal funds for implementation.

  • The act becomes effective upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Fair Medicaid ASC Reimbursements

Health; Medicaid; Poverty; Public; Social Services

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/6/2023

Committee Referrals

Health4/6/2023

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