U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

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Searching within: All TitlesTitle 42Chapter IVPart 456Subpart D - Subpart D—Utilization Control: Mental Hospitals
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§ 456.150 - Scope.

This subpart prescribes requirements for control of utilization of inpatient services in mental hospitals, including requirements concerning—

(a) Certification of need for care;

(b) Medical evaluation and admission review;

(c) Plan of care; and

(d) Utilization review plans.