Title 42

SECTION 405.2452

405.2452 Services and supplies incident to clinical psychologist and clinical social worker services.

§ 405.2452 Services and supplies incident to clinical psychologist and clinical social worker services.

(a) Services and supplies incident to a clinical psychologist's or clinical social worker's services are reimbursable under this subpart if the service or supply is -

(1) Of a type commonly furnished in a physician's office;

(2) Of a type commonly furnished either without charge or included in the FQHC's bill;

(3) Furnished as an incidental, although integral part of professional services furnished by a clinical psychologist or clinical social worker;

(4) Services and supplies must be furnished in accordance with applicable State law; and

(5) Furnished under the direct supervision of a clinical psychologist or clinical social worker.

(b) The direct supervision requirement in paragraph (a)(5) of this section is met only if the clinical psychologist or clinical social worker is permitted to supervise such services under the written policies governing the FQHC.

[43 FR 8261, Mar. 1, 1978, as amended at 78 FR 74810, Dec. 10, 2013; 79 FR 25477, May 2, 2014; 79 FR 68001, Nov. 13, 2014]

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