MedicaidReimbursementLow impact
Reimbursement for the Cost of Saline and Heparin in IV Therapy
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Geriatrics·Nursing Home
Effective date
Jan 25, 2006
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Saline and heparin used to maintain IV lines are now classified as nursing facility supplies rather than prescription drugs under Maryland Medicaid. These costs can be reported on Schedule D of the Nursing Home Uniform Cost Report and are retroactively allowed back to January 1, 2005.
Action Required
Nursing facilities in Maryland should document saline and heparin IV maintenance costs and present this documentation at cost settlement. No immediate billing system changes required as this affects cost reporting rather than direct billing.