Appeals

1. A nonstate-owned facility, participating only in Medicaid, dissatisfied with an informal dispute resolution decision of the survey agency may appeal the issue of whether or not a deficiency occurred in the manner provided in section 75-01-03-20. Correction of the deficiency may not be used as a reason for appealing a decision. 2. A facility not entitled to appeal under subsection 1 may appeal under 42 CFR part 498.