Purpose


The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 59G-4.160, F.A.C., is to incorporate by reference the revised Florida Medicaid Hospital Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, January 2010. In accordance with SB 2006, Specific Appropriation 202, enacted by the 2009 Florida Legislature, the amendment will permit the Agency to cover Intrathecal Baclofen Pump (ITB) therapy for qualified candidates when the implantation services are rendered in the outpatient hospital setting. The amendment also includes additional dialysis revenue codes in the outpatient setting.