§ 413.314 Determining payment amounts: Routine per diem rate.

(a) General rule. An SNF that elects to be paid under the prospectively determined payment rate system, and qualifies for such payment, is paid a per diem rate for inpatient routine services. This rate is adjusted to reflect area wage differences and the cost reporting period beginning date (if necessary) and is subject to the limitation specified in paragraph (d) of this section.

(b) Per diem rate. The prospectively determined payment rate for each urban and rural area in each census region is comprised of the following: