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Alerts
Delaying Implementation of Itemized Billing for IRHC Clinics
12/18/2017
PDF Version
TO:
Independent Rural Health Clinics (IRHC) Providers
Medicaid will not be implementing changes communicated to you in the July 7, 2017, ALERT which would require you to bill claims with specific procedure codes on January 1, 2018.
Please continue to bill your claims to Medicaid as you normally do for processing.
Providers will be notified in advance when billing changes are implemented at a future date.
If you have questions, please contact the Provider Assistance Center at 1-800-688-7989.
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes descriptors, and other data are copyright © 2017 American Medical Association
and © 2017 American Dental Association (or such other date publication of CPT and CDT). All rights reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS apply.
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Professional Claim Reimbursement for Hepatitis A Vaccine
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Regional Meetings to Discuss ACHN plans with Primary Care Providers
LTC Admission Software Upgrade
2019 CPT Code Changes for Behavioral Health Providers
Federal Rule Change for Prenatal Claims
Preferred Drug List (PDL) Quarterly Update
Opioid Refill Threshold Increase
Individual AMHP Enrollment Requirements