5202.1 Screening, Assessment, and Diagnostic services shall:

(a) Consist of an assessment, which is at least three (3) hours in duration;

(b) Be rendered once every six (6) months, unless additional billable units of service has been authorized; and

(c) Include the following services:

(1) Initial Assessment;

(2) Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment; and

(3) Ongoing Diagnostic Assessment.

5202.2 Screening, Assessment and Diagnostic services shall be delivered in accordance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 34 of Title 22-A DCMR.

5202.3 An ACT provider shall not be permitted to bill Screening, Assessment, and Diagnostic services, unless the result of the ACT provider's assessment is a determination that ACT services are not indicated for the consumer.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 4860 (May 24, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 012836 (October 21, 2022).