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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

NARHC ACADEMY
Below are some of the courses we have to offer. To see all of the courses NARHC Academy has to offer, click here.

Starting an RHC or interested in learning if the RHC Program is right for you? Sign up for our New course  Becoming an RHC ~ All Things Considered

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