LAC 50:V.123
LAC 50:V.123. Psychiatric Hospitals
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 50, pt. V, § 123
A. Qualifying Criteria. Reimbursement of inpatient psychiatric services (including substance use treatment) provided by freestanding psychiatric hospitals is allowable only if provided in psychiatric hospitals that meet the following criteria:
1. Medicare prospective payment system (PPS) exempt psychiatric hospital criteria in the 42 CFR 412.23(a), other applicable Medicare guidelines; and
2. licensing standards related to psychiatric services/hospitals in LAC 48:I.Chapters 93, 94, and 95.