As a prerequisite for participation in the medicaid/medikan program, a general hospital shall participate in the Kansas department of social and rehabilitation services' diagnosis related group reimbursement system. The effective date of this regulation shall be July 1, 1989.

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 39-708c; effective, E-82-6, May 1, 1981; effective May 1, 1982; amended, T-84-7, May 1, 1983; amended May 1, 1984; amended July 1, 1989.)