SECTION 355.8089. In-home Respiratory Therapy Services for Ventilator-Dependent Persons

HHSC or its designee shall reimburse each respiratory therapy provider on a per-visit basis. Reimbursement for the visit shall be based on the lesser of the provider's customary charge or the maximum allowable fee or rate established by HHSC or its designee. Maximum visit fees/rates will be reviewed at least every two years, with any adjustments made within available funding.

Source Note: The provisions of this §355.8089 adopted to be effective January 1, 1990, 14 TexReg 6558; transferred effective September 1, 1993, as published in the Texas Register September 7, 1993, 18 TexReg 5978; amended to be effective December 15, 1993, 18 TexReg 8915; amended to be effective December 7, 1995, 20 TexReg 9851; duplicated effective September 1, 1997, as published in the Texas Register December 11, 1998, 23 TexReg 12660; amended to be effective February 17, 2004, 29 TexReg 1345