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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition of Paul F. Tucker and Timothy R. Whelan that the Division of Medical Assistance practices allow for definitive drug tests to be billed on the same day as presumptive drug tests when medically necessary. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to amend Chapter 118E of the General Laws in Massachusetts to ensure that the Division of Medical Assistance's regulations, bulletins, and practices allow for definitive drug tests (confirmatory tests) to be billed on the same day as presumptive drug tests (drug screens) when medically necessary for managing a patient's treatment in outpatient pain management or substance abuse treatment settings. The policy would be consistent with American Medical Association (AMA) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding, and may include establishing preferred providers, setting educational requirements for providers, and differentiating among provider types.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5222 (on 09/15/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1317 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1317.pdf |
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