Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs)/ rural health clinics (RHCs) which receive an encounter rate are

FQHCs and RHCs are required by law to be paid at least prospective payment system (PPS) for core primary care services. Physician services are core FQHC and RHC services and, therefore, should not be reimbursed on a fee-for-service basis.

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Date

Sun, 01/27/2013 - 12:00

Topic

Medicaid and CHIP Program (MACPro)

Affordable Care Act

Sub Topic

Final Rule

Primary Care Services

Medicaid Expansion

FAQ ID

92701

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FAQ Question

Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs)/ rural health clinics (RHCs) which receive an encounter rate are excluded under the rule for CMS-2370 F. Are FQHCs/RHCs who are paid provider fee-for-service included in the increase?