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Detention Facilities

All health services require an authorization from IHSC. It is the responsibility of the Detention Facility to:

• Complete a MedPAR for health services via MedPAR. This application is for Detention Facilities Internet access. Fax an authorization request if you do not have Internet access or MedPAR is unavailable.
  
• Locate the appropriate health service provider; schedule the appointment for the health service; and provide transport to the health service.
• Provide a copy of the authorized MedPAR to the health service provider prior to or at the time of treatment. An authorized MedPAR must be provided to the health service provider in order to:
  • Convey the guidelines concerning which health services have been authorized for payment.
  • Ensure timely proper reimbursement to the health service provider for authorized payment of health services. (Information contained on an authorized MedPAR must be submitted by the health service provider on the appropriate claim form).
• Notify your IHSC MCC of any unscheduled inpatient admissions within 24 hours after the admission occurs and submit a MedPAR.

For questions concerning completion of a MedPAR, please contact your IHSC MCC.

For questions concerning IHSC's standard reimbursement for payment authorizations, please call 202-732-0100.