§ 447.271 - Upper limits based on customary charges.  


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  • § 447.271 Upper limits based on customary charges.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the agency may not pay a provider more for inpatient hospital services under Medicaid than the provider's customary charges to the general public for the services.

    (b) The agency may pay a public provider that provides services free or at a nominal charge at the same rate that would be used if the provider charges were equal to or greater than its costs.

    [75 FR 73975, Nov. 30, 2010]