LAC 50:V.907. Well Baby Care

A. A separate prospective per diem rate shall be paid to qualifying hospitals for well baby care rendered to infants who are discharged at the same time that the mother is discharged. B. Qualifying Criteria. Non-state, non-rural hospitals that perform more than 1,500 Medicaid deliveries per year shall be eligible for this payment. The department will verify that qualifying hospitals meet the 1,500 Medicaid delivery threshold each state fiscal year. Well baby payments shall be discontinued should a hospital no longer qualify. C. Reimbursement Methodology. The per diem rate for well baby care shall be the same prospective rate that is paid for nursery boarder baby service.