COMAR 10.25.10.01. Scope

A. This chapter applies to trauma physicians, trauma health care practitioners, and Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems designated trauma centers, Specialty Referral Centers, and rehabilitation hospitals that are affiliated with Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems designated trauma centers by common ownership, as defined in Health-General Article, §19-130(a)(3) and (4), Annotated Code of Maryland, that provide trauma care.

B. Reimbursement.

(1) Trauma physicians or trauma health care practitioners seeking reimbursement for uncompensated care provided to trauma patients shall file a claim pursuant to this chapter to receive reimbursement from the Maryland Trauma Physician Services Fund.

(2) Trauma physicians or trauma health care practitioners seeking reimbursement for trauma care provided to trauma patients enrolled in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program at the elevated rate shall comply with special billing requirements pursuant to this chapter.

(3) Trauma centers seeking reimbursement for costs of maintaining trauma physicians on-call shall file a claim to receive reimbursement from this Fund.

(4) Trauma centers seeking reimbursement for standby costs shall file a claim to receive reimbursement from this Fund.

(5) Trauma centers seeking trauma grants shall file an application to receive a grant from this Fund in accordance with a process and guidelines developed by the Maryland Health Care Commission.