Title
Amended Fee Schedule - Health Department
Action
ACTION:
Approve a new fee of $23.46 for specimen collection for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (COVID-19)
Staff Contact: Gibbie Harris, MSPH, BSN, Health Director
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, NC Medicaid/Medicare have added a reimbursable charge for the specimen collection for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This charge is also reimbursable under the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program. In accordance with federal guidelines, no patient will be charged for COVID19 specimen collection or testing. The fee is $23.46 per specimen.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.