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Important Notice Regarding Hospital Reimbursement

Dec. 8, 2009 | Author: MHS

The State of Indiana has issued notice of an impending emergency rule change and released a corresponding provider bulletin BT200943 regarding payment of inpatient and outpatient hospital rates. The bulletin can be found on the Indiana Medicaid Web site, www.indianamedicaid.com.

In response, MHS has prepared and released a clarifying letter to Indiana hospitals:

Letter to Indiana Hospitals (PDF)

Any questions should be directed to your MHS Provider Relations Specialist at (877) 647-4848.

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Informarle acerca de un cambio en los servicios de farmacia para el programa de Hoosier Healthwise-updated 12/22/09

Dec. 1, 2009 | Author: MHS

Esta carta es para informarle acerca de un cambio en los servicios de farmacia para el Programa de Hoosier Healthwise y el Programa de “Healthy Indiana Plan” (HIP).

Informarle acerca de un cambio en los servicios de farmacia para el programa de Hoosier Healthwise (PDF)

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Healthy Lifestyles Sunday at Kingdom Life Christian Cathedral, South Bend IN

Nov. 4, 2009 | Author: MHS

Kingdom Life Healthy Lifestyles Sunday
Download this Flyer (PDF)

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Health Check Health Day at Heart City Health Center, Elkhart, IN, Monday, September 28th, 2009

Oct. 19, 2009 | Author: MHS

MHS members arrived for their pre-scheduled well-child check-ups and health education on September 28, 2009. Health Check Health Days are designed for MHS members to receive their routine check-ups. MHS works with the doctor to set aside time just for MHS patients. Then, MHS will send out a patient letter and a follow up phone call to those members that are due for a check-up.

The Members in attendance on Monday were very grateful for the chance to get their children in to the Doctor for their well-child check-ups. They were unaware that MHS provided this special service and were excited their children’s health plan was being pro-active.

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MHS employees volunteer for Habitat for Humanity Build, Saturday, October 3, 2009

Oct. 16, 2009 | Author: MHS

MHS volunteers help construct a Habitat for Humanity home for young family Saturday, October 3 near Fountain Square. Home dedication with Cathedral High School and Gospel Choir is scheduled for 10 am, Saturday, October 24.

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MHS and Cenpatico Webinar: Funding Options for Healthcare Integration, October 2nd, 2009

Sep. 16, 2009 | Author: MHS

Webinar

Webinar Invitation (PDF)

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Hispanic Latino Health Coalition of Elkhart Health Fair, Saturday, September 12, 2009

Sep. 16, 2009 | Author: MHS

Area families receive important screenings and health education at the 5th Annual Hispanic Latino Health Coalition of Elkhart’s Health Fair Saturday, September 12 at Elkhart Central High School.

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Important Notice Regarding Code Editing

Sep. 11, 2009 | Author: MHS

Managed Health Services (MHS) uses code editing software to assist in improving the accuracy of its claims processing, payment, and reporting. MHS will begin utilizing an updated version of our code editing software effective October 5, 2009.

The updated code editing software will ensure that MHS continues to process claims in accordance with generally accepted industry coding in collaboration with Indiana Health Coverage Program requirements.

The key enhancements offered include the following:

  • Edits on all outpatient hospital claims to ensure proper coding and billing;
  • A tool that bundles outpatient hospital services instead of paying line by line.
    i.e. reimbursement will be provided for “lab panels” instead of individual lab services;
  • Reimbursement for bilateral procedures that will no longer require a right and left modifier to be billed. (Please follow standard bilateral billing practices.);
  • Explanation of payments that provide increased detail on specific edit reviews.

While this tool provides enhancements for MHS, most other industry payers are already following the guidelines this tool will provide. The upgrade and the enhancement to the MHS claims process will allow for improved consistency with other payers.

On implementation, the Clear Claims Tool (the online coding assistant), on the Web Portal will be updated. MHS encourages providers to utilize the tool as it is an excellent guide to assist in correct coding of claims. Should you have any questions about this notification, please call MHS Provider Services at (877) 647-4848.

Other Upcoming Issues
In compliance with Indiana Health Coverage Program’s Provider Bulletin BT200928, MHS will follow The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines requiring Present on Admission Indicators (POA) on all qualifying inpatient claims. As outlined within the banner, some hospitals are exempt from this requirement. MHS will be required to comply with this requirement for all dates of service October 1, 2009 and following. Non-compliant claims will be denied. Providers are encouraged to follow the MHS 60 day resubmission timeline.

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Letter to Providers: Healthy Rewards Card Billing Guide

Aug. 20, 2009 | Author: MHS

We recently mailed the following letter and billing guide to providers regarding our new incentive program, the CentAccount™ Healthy Rewards card:

Provider Letter (PDF)
Healthy Rewards Billing Guide (PDF)

Dear MHS Provider:

In a dual effort to increase member’s participation in preventive care and in the support of HEDIS measures, Managed Health Services’ new CentAccount™ Healthy Rewards program gives members a monetary incentive through a flexible spending account for completing annual well-care / well-child visits and health screenings.

Members will receive their monetary reward loaded on a Debit MasterCard® that is sent to the member only after the first eligible PMP visit or screening has been completed. The CentAccount MasterCard will be accepted at participating groceries and pharmacies, and is restricted to the purchase of health-related items, such as over-the-counter medicine. The CentAccount can also be used at www.diapers.com to purchase items such as diapers and bottles, and at doctor offices that accept Debit MasterCard® for the payment of co-pays.

The following chart shows the HEDIS status of the eligible medical visits:

Type of Medical Visit HEDIS Measure
PMP and / or Well-child visit w/in first 90 days
One reward for each visit
No
Well-child visit 0-15mo (W15)
Up to 6 visits rewarded
Yes
Well-child visit, 16mo-2y No
Well-child visit, 3y-6y (W34) Yes
Well-child visit, 7y-11y No
Adolescent Well-Care Visits (AWC) 12y-20y Yes
Annual Well-Care Visits
Adult Annual Check-Up 21+
No
Diabetes LDL-C Test Yes
Chlamydia CHL-C Screening Yes
Cervical Cancer CCS-A Screening Yes
Breast Cancer BCS-A Screening Yes

Your help with this initiative is crucial to ensure members are rewarded for the completion of their eligible medical visits. In order to confirm completion of an eligible visit, we ask that you use the appropriate billing and diagnosis codes. Only claims that are paid will be eligible for claims-based rewards.

The following chart displays the appropriate billing and diagnosis codes to use in order for the member to be rewarded for their eligible medical visit:

Type of Medical Visit Billing Code (at least one) Diagnosis Code
(at least one)
PMP and/or well-child visit w/in first 90 days Any CPT code except Annual Visit codes n/a
Well-child visit, 0-15mo (W15)
Up to 6 visits rewarded
99381, 99382, 99391, 99392, 99460 V20.2, V70.0, V70.9
Well-child visit, 16mo-2y 99382, 99392 V20.2, V70.0, V70.9
Well-child visit, 3y-6y (W34) 99382, 99383, 99392, 99393 V20.2, V70.0, V70.9
Well-child visit, 7y-11y 99382, 99383, 99395 V20.2, V70.0, V70.9
Adolescent Well-Care visits (AWC)
12y-20y
99384, 99385, 99394, 99395 V20.2, V70.0, V70.9
Annual well-care visits
Adult annual check up 21+
99385, 99395 n/a
Diabetes LDL-C test 80061, 83700, 83701, 83704, 83721 n/a
Chlamydia CHL-C Screening 87110, 87270, 87320, 87490, 87491, 87492, 87810 n/a
Cervical Cancer CCS-A Screening 88141, 88142, 88143, 88147, 88148, 88150, 88152, 88153, 88154, 88155, 88164, 88165, 88166, 88167, 88174, 88175 V72.32, V72.31
Breast Cancer BCS-A Screening 76090, 76092, 77055, 77056, 77057
CPT II: G0202, G0204, G0206
V76.11, V76.12

For your convenience, we have created a quick reference billing guide with the above billing information. You can download a copy of this guide at the top of this post, or you can request copies by calling Provider Services at (877) 647-4848.

If a MHS member has any questions about their CentAccount Healthy Rewards card, please direct them to our Member Services department at 1-877-MHS-4U4U (647-4848).

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New School-Based Health Clinics Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Aug. 19, 2009 | Author: MHS

On Tuesday, August 11th, MHS and Cenpatico sponsored and participated in the Ribbon Cutting / Open House ceremony with Lake Ridge Schools, Community Health Net, Inc. (formerly Gary Community Health Center) and Regional Mental Health Center (formerly Southlake Community Mental Health Center and Tri-City Community Mental Health Center) in the opening of (2) School-Based Health Clinics, where the students and staff are able to receive comprehensive integrated preventive and primary medical and behavioral health care services on school grounds, including dental and vision services. The event took place in Gary, Indiana at Calumet High School, which is the location for one of the clinics. The other clinic is located at Grissom Elementary School. Both clinics will open Tuesday, August 18th staffed with a pediatrician, medical assistant, licensed clinical social worker, and a receptionist.

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New School-Based Health Clinics Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Tuesday, August 11th, 2009