ARSD 67:16:26:05. Provider must collect from third-party source before submitting claim to department -- Medical assistance program payer of last resort -- Payment provision

Because the medical assistance program is the payer of last resort, a provider must pursue the availability of third-party payment sources whether or not the sources are identified by the department. The provider must be able to document the provider's pursuit of the availability of a third-party payment source, except for claims listed in § 67:16:26:07.02. The documentation must be maintained in the recipient's records. Documentation may include a signed statement by the recipient informing the provider of all third-party payment sources. Once the provider has identified a third-party payment source, the provider must submit a completed claim for payment of services to the third-party source before requesting payment from the department. Except for an electronic claim, if a claim is subsequently submitted to the department for payment, evidence of third-party payment or rejection must accompany the claim. For an electronic claim, the provider must maintain and submit to the department on request evidence of the third-party payment or rejection. The provider is eligible to receive the recipient's third party liability responsibility amount or the amount allowed under the department's payment schedule less the third-party liability amount, whichever is less. The department may not pay for any service that has been denied by the third-party liability source as not meeting the requirements for submitting a claim.