§ 40:1086.21 — Cytomegalovirus; point of care testing; reporting

Louisiana § 40:1086.21

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 40: Public Health and Safety

Text

§1086.21. Cytomegalovirus; point of care testing; reporting
A healthcare provider attending a newborn child shall administer appropriate testing
for cytomegalovirus if the newborn fails the newborn hearing screen and, in the exercise of
professional judgment, the healthcare provider believes that the testing would be in the best
interest of the newborn. Any testing for cytomegalovirus provided in accordance with the
provisions of this Section shall be considered medically necessary and shall not be denied
on the basis for failing to meet any applicable medically necessary standards or requirements
by any health insurance issuer which otherwise provides coverage for the testing. The
Louisiana Department of Health shall provide payment to all Medicaid providers for the
costs incurred as a result of the administration of testing pursuant to the provisions of this
Section. Payment shall be made by the department within thirty days of receiving a claim
for payment from a healthcare provider.

Legislative History

Acts 2023, No. 177, §1.