Section 405IAC5-18-2. Reimbursement restrictions

   (a) A fee will be reimbursed by Medicaid for separate charges made by physicians, independent laboratories, or hospital laboratories for the drawing of or collection of specimens. These services are covered only in circumstances when a blood sample is drawn through venipuncture or where a urine sample is collected by catheterization.

  (b) Billings on the claim form for specimen collection fees must be itemized. Only one (1) charge per day for each patient shall be allowed for venipuncture. A charge for catheterization will be allowed for each patient encounter, that is, there is no per day or per claim limitation.

  (c) Handling or conveyance of a specimen will be reimbursed by Medicaid if these services are billed by a physician, chiropractor, or podiatrist. (Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services; 405 IAC 5-18-2; filed Jul 25, 1997, 4:00 p.m.: 20 IR 3328; readopted filed Jun 27, 2001, 9:40 a.m.: 24 IR 3822; readopted filed Sep 19, 2007, 12:16 p.m.: 20071010-IR-405070311RFA; readopted filed Oct 28, 2013, 3:18 p.m.: 20131127-IR-405130241RFA)