PDFWAC 182-548-1300

Federally qualified health centers—Services.

(1) The following outpatient services qualify for FQHC encounter rate reimbursement:
(a) Physician services specified in 42 C.F.R. 405.2412.
(b) Nurse practitioner or physician assistant services specified in 42 C.F.R. 405.2414.
(c) Clinical psychologist and clinical social worker services specified in 42 C.F.R. 405.2450.
(d) Visiting nurse services specified in 42 C.F.R. 405.2416.
(e) Nurse-midwife services specified in 42 C.F.R. 405.2401.
(f) Preventive primary services specified in 42 C.F.R. 405.2448.
(2) The medicaid agency pays for FQHC services when they are:
(a) Within the scope of an encounter-eligible client's Washington apple health program. Refer to WAC 182-501-0060 scope of services; and
(b) Medically necessary as defined in WAC 182-500-0070.
(3) FQHC services may be provided by any of the following individuals in accordance with 42 C.F.R. 405.2446:
(a) Physicians;
(b) Physician assistants (PA);
(c) Nurse practitioners (NP);
(d) Nurse midwives or other specialized nurse practitioners;
(e) Certified nurse midwives;
(f) Registered nurses or licensed practical nurses; and
(g) Psychologists or clinical social workers.
[Statutory Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1396a(bb), 42 U.S.C. 1396d (2)(A), RCW 41.05.021, and 41.05.160. WSR 22-22-049, § 182-548-1300, filed 10/27/22, effective 1/1/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160. WSR 15-11-008, § 182-548-1300, filed 5/7/15, effective 6/7/15. WSR 11-14-075, recodified as § 182-548-1300, filed 6/30/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, BIPA of 2000 Section 702, sections 201 and 209 of 2009-2011 budget bill, and 42 U.S.C. 1396a(bb). WSR 10-09-002, § 388-548-1300, filed 4/7/10, effective 5/8/10.]