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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition of Peter Capano 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 aims to allow for definitive drug tests to be billed on the same day as presumptive drug tests (also known as drug screens) when medically necessary for managing a patient's treatment in outpatient pain management or substance abuse treatment settings. The bill requires the Division of Medical Assistance to ensure that current regulations, bulletins, and practices are aligned with this policy, which should be consistent with American Medical Association (AMA) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding. The policy may also include establishing preferred providers, setting educational requirements for providers, and differentiating among provider types.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4634 (on 05/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1172 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1172.pdf |
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