LAC 50:XI.6903. Medicare Part B Claims

A. For Medicare Part B claims, ESRD facilities are reimbursed for full co-insurance and deductibles. B. The Medicare payment plus the amount of the Medicaid payment (if any) shall be considered to be payment in full for the service. The recipient does not have any legal liability to make payment for the service. C. Effective for dates of service on or after February 26, 2009, the reimbursement to ESRD facilities for Medicare Part B claims shall be reduced by 3.5 percent of the rates in effect on February 25, 2009. D. Effective for dates of service on or after January 22, 2010, the reimbursement to ERSD facilities for Medicare Part B claims shall be reduced by five percent of the rates in effect on January 21, 2010. E. Effective for dates of service on or after August 1, 2010, the reimbursement to ESRD facilities for Medicare Part B claims shall be reduced by 4.6 percent of the rates in effect on July 31, 2010. F. Effective for dates of service on or after January 1, 2011, the reimbursement to ESRD facilities for Medicare Part B claims shall be reduced by 2 percent of the rates in effect on December 31, 2010. G. Effective for dates of service on or after July 1, 2012, the reimbursement to ESRD facilities for Medicare Part B claims shall be reduced by 3.7 percent of the rates in effect on June 30, 2012.