HHSC: Rate Hearings

MEDICAID BIENNIAL CALENDAR FEE REVIEW Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review are proposed to be effective January 1, 2020, for the following services: Auditory System Surgery Blood Products Ear, Nose, and Throat K Codes (power wheelchairs, wheelchair accessories, and other supplies) Male Genital System Surgery Musculoskeletal System Surgery Nuclear Medicine Pulmonary Services Q Codes (batteries, power supplies, and related accessories) R Codes (portable x-ray services) Radiation Oncology Radiopharmaceuticals Intravenous Treatment and Chemotherapy Background. HHSC is responsible for the reimbursement determination functions for the Texas Medicaid Program. Proposed rates are calculated utilizing established m