N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.82

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 8:31B-4.82 - Clinics (CLN)

(a) Function:

1. Clinics provide organized non-emergency diagnostic, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and educational services on a primarily scheduled basis to ambulatory patients, including those referred by private physicians.

2. This center should include the costs and revenues associated with operating organized clinics for all purposes. Examples of organized clinics include Alcoholism, Dental, Diagnostic, Diabetes, Drug Abuse, Employee Health, ENT, Health Centers, General Clinic, Guidance Counseling, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Physical Medicine, Psychiatric Day Care and Speech. The costs and revenues associated with an organized Ambulatory Renal Dialysis Unit should be reported in the Dialysis (DIA) center. Medical and Surgical Supplies should be reported in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4.55. The cost and revenue of operating clinics that are a branch of the institution are included in Clinics (CLN).

3. Functions include assisting physicians in treatments and examinations; health guidance and counseling; scheduling and arranging for other hospital services for patient; referring ambulatory patients requiring prolonged or specialized care to appropriate services; and participating in community activities designed to promote health education.

(b) Units of Service: Visits.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.82

Amended by R.2006 d.27, effective 1/17/2006.
See: 37 New Jersey Register 2165(a), 38 New Jersey Register 667(a).
In (a)2, added the abbreviation "CLN."