Iowa Admin. Code r. 61-9.83 - Computation of sexual abuse examination payments
(1)
Payment for examination.
The department shall make payment for sexual abuse examinations, as
appropriate, for services including, but not limited to:
a. Examiner's fee:
(1) To collect the patient's medical
history;
(2) To conduct a physical
examination;
(3) To collect
laboratory specimens;
(4) To test
for sexually transmitted diseases.
b. Treatment for the prevention of sexually
transmitted disease.
c. Examination
facility, including:
(1) Emergency room,
clinic room or office room fee;
(2)
Pelvic tray and medically required supplies;
(3) Additional facility or equipment fees
which the department determines to be reasonable.
d. Laboratory collection and processing of
specimens for: criminal evidence; sexually transmitted disease; and pregnancy
testing.
(2)
Provider payment. The department will pay up to $300 for the
examination facility and up to $200 for examiner fees. Any charges in excess of
these amounts will require additional documentation from the provider. The
department shall set reasonable payment limits for treatment, including
prescription drugs, for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and for
laboratory collection and processing of specimens. The crime victim assistance
program will pay only those charges determined by the department to be
reasonable and fair.
(3)
Examination kits available at no cost. The Iowa department of
public safety division of criminal investigation makes sexual abuse examination
kits available to health care providers at no cost.
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