RESOURCES
CMS Internet Manuals HC Program
RHC Medicare Benefit
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/Downloads/bp102c13.pdf
Examples of information that can be found in this document include:
- Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) Defined
- Rural Health Clinic Service Defined
- Physician Services
- Services and Supplies Furnished Incident to Physician’s Services
- Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, and Physician Assistant Services
- Services and Supplies Incident to Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives
- Conditions for Coverage of Visiting Nurse Services
- Clinical Psychologist Services Away and at the RHC
- Clinical Social Worker (CSW) Services Away and at the RHC
RHC Medicare Claims Processing
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/downloads/clm104c09.pdf
Examples of information that can be found in this document include:
- General Differences Between RHCs and FQHCs
- Method of Medicare Payment for RHC and FQHC Services
- Annual Reconciliation With Cost Report
- Allowable Costs
- Deductible and Coinsurance
- Mental Health Services Limit
- Determining How Much to Charge Patient Before Billing Is Submitted for Part B Payment
- Laboratory Services
- FI/Carrier Coordination
- Agreements Between CMS and RHC/FQHC
- Content and Terms of Agreements
- Termination of Agreement
Starting a Rural Health Clinic – A How-To Manual(pdf)
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This course consists of 4 short videos on the basics of Rural Health Clinics. This is offered as a FREE member benefit to NARHC members and $50 for non-members. These short videos are very beneficial to anyone considering becoming an RHC. Click Here to view more information about the course and to register.