The resolution urges the Louisiana Department of Health and its Medicaid program to update the outpatient laboratory fee schedule to include coverage for all related Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for respiratory viral panels. This update is necessary because healthcare providers participating in the Medicaid program are currently unable to receive reimbursement for these important tests, which are essential for detecting respiratory infections that can complicate patient care. The resolution emphasizes the importance of these panels in quickly identifying and treating respiratory infections, thereby limiting their spread.

Furthermore, the resolution mandates that the updated fee schedule be implemented by July 1, 2024, ensuring that Medicaid managed care organizations can reimburse hospitals and healthcare providers appropriately for the testing. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and the executive director of the Medicaid program to facilitate this process.