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In This Issue . . .
All Providers:
Community Intervention Services Agencies:
Durable Medical Equipment Providers:
Hospital Providers:
N.C. Health Choice Providers:
Orthotics & Prosthetics Providers:
Pharmacists and Prescribers:
In order to ensure that claims submitted by a provider for payment by the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) meet the requirements of federal and state law criteria, a provider may be required to undergo prepayment claims review by DMA or its vendors. DMA will process all “clean” claims submitted for prepayment review within 20 calendar days of receipt of documentation submitted by the provider. If the provider fails to initially provide any of the requested supporting documentation that is necessary to determine if a claim is “clean”, DMA will notify the provider in writing and detail the lacking or deficient information within 15 calendar days of receipt of the claim.
DMA shall have an additional 20 calendar days from the day records are received to process the claim. The provider shall remain subject to the prepayment claims review process until the provider achieves three consecutive months with a minimum seventy percent (70%) clean claims rate. Providers are advised that it is inappropriate to shift clients to other service locations in order to avoid prepayment review of claims. If the provider does not meet this standard within six months of being placed on prepayment claims review, DMA may implement sanctions, including termination of the applicable Medicaid Administrative Participation Agreement, or continuation of prepayment review for an additional six-month period.
Program Integrity
DMA, 919-647-8000
The North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) Program Integrity Unit relies upon the health care industry to assist in the identification and resolution of matters that adversely affect the Medicaid and Health Choice Programs. A cooperative effort serves as common interest to protecting the financial integrity of the Medicaid and Health Choice Programs while ensuring proper payments to providers. DMA recommends that providers conduct periodic, voluntary self-audits to identify instances where services reimbursed by the Medicaid and Health Choice Programs are not in compliance with the Programs’ requirements.
This protocol does not affect the requirements of the Single Audit Act or other independent audit requirements. The self-audit protocol facilitates the resolution of matters that in the provider’s reasonable assessment, potentially violate State or federal administrative law, regulation or policy governing the Medicaid and Health Choice Programs, or matters exclusively involving overpayments or errors that do not suggest violations of law. Upon review of information submitted by the provider or upon further investigation, DMA may determine that the matter implicates state criminal or federal law. In such instances, DMA will refer the matter to the appropriate state or federal agency.
Voluntary Self-Audit Package information is located at: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/program%20integrity/SelfAuditPackagePISA0001.pdf
Program Integrity
DMA, 919-647-8000
This article provides new billing guidance regarding N.C. Medicaid’s coverage of the drug Avastin. Effective with date of service on and after April 1, 2012, the N.C. Medicaid program discontinued coverage of Avastin under the Physician’s Drug Program for recipients who are newly diagnosed and/or beginning treatment for breast carcinoma. Medicaid continues to reimburse for Avastin for those recipients who were already receiving Avastin treatment for breast carcinoma prior to date of service April 1, 2012. Unless a recipient was started on Avastin treatment prior to April 1, 2012, the last date of service providers may bill for Avastin for recipients with breast carcinoma is March 31, 2012. Claims paid for Avastin on and after April 1, 2012, for breast carcinoma recipients not already on Avastin treatment prior to April 1, 2012, may be recouped.
For dates of service April 1, 2012, and after, providers must bill for recipients who have already been receiving Avastin for breast carcinoma and are continuing treatment for breast carcinoma by appending the EJ modifier (“Subsequent claims for a defined course of therapy”) to HCPCS code J9035. For all other recipients who do not have breast carcinoma diagnoses, providers should continue to bill as usual.
Effective with date of service April 1, 2012, and after, one of the following ICD-9-CM diagnoses must be billed with J9035 (with EJ modifier) for those recipients with breast carcinoma who are continuing on Avastin treatment:
Note: ICD-9-CM diagnosis code V58.11 must be billed with one of the diagnoses above.
Effective with date of service April 1, 2012, and after, for recipients other than those with breast carcinoma, one of the following ICD-9-CM diagnoses must be billed with J9035:
Note: ICD-9-CM diagnosis code V58.11 must be billed with one of the diagnoses above except for 362.52.
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The following new or amended clinical coverage policies are now available on DMA’s website at http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/mp/:
The following new or amended combined Medicaid and NC Health Choice clinical coverage policies are now available on DMA’s website at http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/mp/:
The following new or amended NC Health Choice policies are now available on DMA’s website at http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/hcmp/:
These policies supersede previously published policies and procedures. Providers may contact HP Enterprise Services at 1-800-688-6696 or 919-851-8888 with billing questions.
Clinical Policy and Programs
DMA, 919-855-4260
Providers can bill modifiers 26 (professional component) and TC (technical component) with the following unlisted procedure codes:
| CPT Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 77299 | Unlisted procedure, therapeutic radiology clinical treatment planning |
| 77399 | Unlisted procedure, medical radiation physics, dosimetry and treatment devices |
| 77799 | Unlisted procedure, clinical brachytherapy |
| 78099 | Unlisted endocrine procedure, diagnostic nuclear medicine |
| 78999 | Unlisted miscellaneous procedure, diagnostic nuclear medicine |
| 79999 | Radiopharmaceutical therapy, unlisted procedure |
If you received a denial when billing procedure codes with modifiers -26 or –TC, please resubmit the denied charges as a new claim (not as an adjustment request) for processing.
HP Enterprise Services
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The HHS Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) excludes individuals and entities from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and all Federal health care programs (as defined in Section 1128B(f) of the Social Security Act based on the authority contained in various sections of the Act, including Sections 1128, 1128A, and 1156.
When the HHS-OIG has excluded a provider, Federal health care programs (including Medicaid and SCHIP programs) are generally prohibited from paying for any items or services furnished, ordered, or prescribed by excluded individuals or entities. (Section 1903(i)(2) of the Act; and 42 CFR Section 1001.1901(b)). This payment ban applies to any items or services reimbursable under a Medicaid program that are furnished by an excluded individual or entity, and extends to:
In addition, no Medicaid payments can be made for any items or services directed or prescribed by an excluded physician/pharmacist or other authorized person when the individual or entity furnishing the services either knew or should have known of the exclusion. This prohibition applies even when the Medicaid payment itself is made to another provider/pharmacist, practitioner or supplier that is not excluded in accordance with 42 CFR Section 1001.1901(b).
Providers can look for excluded individuals and entities on the HHS-OIG List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) database, which is accessible to the general public and displays information about parties excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and all other Federal health care programs. The LEIE website is located at: https://www.oig.hhs.gov/fraud/exclusions.asp. Providers can also access the video podcast “How to Use the Exclusions Database” located on the HHS-OIG website at: http://go.usa.gov/5no%20. This video explains how to easily and effectively use the Exclusions Database.
To further protect against payments for items and services furnished, prescribed or ordered by excluded individuals and/or entities, the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) is advising all current providers and providers applying to participate in the Medicaid program to take the following steps:
DMA understands that providers share our commitment to combating fraud, waste and abuse. Working together will strengthen efforts to identify excluded parties, improve the integrity and quality of the Medicaid program and benefit the Medicaid recipients and North Carolina taxpayers, therefore this form of defense in combating fraud, waste and abuse must be conducted accurately, thoroughly and routinely.
Program Integrity
DMA, 919-647-8000
Providers can inquire about the status of their enrollment applications or change requests: via telephone (866.844.1113) and via e-mail (NCMedicaid@csc.com). Customer Service Agents (CSAs) are available at the CSC EVC Operations Center Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Eastern Time to respond to inquiries. A CSA will respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.
When a provider calls the toll-free number, select from the following options to direct the call:
The Call Center staff requires the caller to provide:
If the caller cannot verify this information, the CSA cannot discuss the provider file with the caller. After providing the required information, the CSA will ask for:
Once the correct provider record is located and verified, the CSA will research the provider’s inquiry and provide a status update. If a provider is not satisfied with the service or answer provided, the provider may ask to speak with a Call Center supervisor. The provider also has the option to leave a message for the manager on the Manager Voicemail Line. All calls will be returned within 24 hours.
EVC Operations Center
CSC, 866-844-1113 or email NCMedicaid@csc.com
During a transition process over the next year, Medicaid-funded mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual/developmental disability services (MH/SA/IDD) will be administered by one of eleven Local Management Entities (LMEs) operating Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) as DMA vendors.
Beginning in early April 2012, all new, replacement and annual MID Cards issued for recipients in LME-MCO counties will have the LME-MCO information on the left side of the card below the Annual Medicaid Identification Card statement.
The roll-out schedule for enrolled in the LME-MCO networks is printed in the Special March 2012 Medicaid Bulletin .
Medicaid Eligibility Unit
DMA, 919-855-4000
Effective with the date of service April 1, 2012, the following procedure codes no longer require prior approval:
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
76510 |
Ophthalmic ultrasound, diagnostic; B-scan and quantitative A-scan performed during the same patient encounter |
76511 |
Ophthalmic ultrasound, diagnostic; quantitative A-scan only |
76512 |
Ophthalmic ultrasound, diagnostic; B-scan (with or without superimposed non-quantitative A-scan) |
76513 |
Ophthalmic ultrasound, diagnostic; anterior segment ultrasound, immersion (water bath) B-scan or high resolution biomicroscopy |
76514 |
Ophthalmic ultrasound, diagnostic; corneal pachymetry, unilateral or bilateral (determination of corneal thickness) |
76516 |
Ophthalmic biometry by ultrasound echography, A-scan |
76529 |
Ophthalmic ultrasonic foreign body localization |
76831 |
Saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS), including color flow Doppler, when performed |
76873 |
Ultrasound, transrectal; prostate volume study for brachytherapy treatment planning (separate procedure) |
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The following Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) procedure code changes have been made to comply with the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) HCPCS procedure code changes for January 1, 2012.
End dated Codes with No Replacement Code
The following HCPCS code was deleted by CMS effective with date of service December 31, 2011. There are no replacement codes.
| HCPCS Code | Definition |
|---|---|
J7130 |
Hypertonic saline solution, 50 or 100 meq, 20 cc vial |
HCPCS Procedure Codes
The following HCPCS codes were added to the list of covered codes for the Physician’s Drug Program effective with date of service January 1, 2012. These codes did not replace another code.
| New HCPCS Code | Definition | Unit |
|---|---|---|
J0257* |
Injection, alpha 1 proteinase inhibitor (human) (Glassia) | 10 mg |
J1557 |
Injection, immune globulin (Gammaplex) intravenous, non-lyophilized | 500 mg |
* Glassia was previously billed under J0256.
End-Dated Codes with Replacement Codes
The following HCPCS codes were end-dated effective with date of service December 31, 2011, and replaced with new codes effective with date of service January 1, 2012. Claims submitted for dates of service on or after January 1, 2012, using the end-dated codes will be denied.
| End-Dated HCPCS Code | Description | Unit | New HCPCS Code | Description | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2041 | Injection, Von Willebrand factor complex (human) Wilate, 1 IU | 1 IU | J7183 |
Injection, von Willebrand factor complex (human) Wilate, 1 IU | 1 IU |
| Q2042 | Injection, hydroxyprogesterone caproate (Makena) | 1 mg | J1725 |
Injection, hydroxyprogesterone caproate (Makena) | 1 mg |
| Q2044 | Injection, belimumab (Benlysta) | 10 mg | J0490 |
Injection, belimumab (Benlysta) | 10 mg |
New Codes That Were Previously Billed with the Miscellaneous or Unclassified Drug Codes
Effective with date of service January 1, 2012, the N.C. Medicaid Program covers the individual HCPCS codes for the drugs listed in the following table. Claims submitted for dates of service on or after January 1, 2012, using the unlisted drug codes J3490, J3590, J7199 or J9999 for these drugs will be denied. An invoice is not required.
| End-Dated HCPCS Code | Description | Old Unit | New HCPCS Code | Description | New Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3590 |
Injection, alglucosidase alfa (Lumizyme) | 10 mg | J0221 |
Injection, alglucosidase alfa (Lumizyme) | 10 mg |
J3490 |
Injection, ceftaroline fosamil (Teflaro) | 200 mg | J0712 |
Injection, ceftaroline fosamil (Teflaro) | 10 mg |
J3590 |
Injection, denosumab (Xgeva or Prolia) | 1 mg | J0897 |
Injection, denosumab (Xgeva or Prolia) | 1 mg |
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Injection, pegloticase (Krystexxa) | 8 mg | J2507 |
Injection, pegloticase (Krystexxa) | 1 mg |
J9999 |
Injection, cabazitaxel (Jevtana) | 60 mg/1.5 ml single-dose kit | J9043 |
Injection, cabazitaxel (Jevtana) | 1 mg |
J9999 |
Injection, eribulin mesylate (Halaven) | 1 mg | J9179 |
Injection, eribulin mesylate (Halaven) | 0.1 mg |
J9999 |
Injection, ipilimumab (Yervoy) | 1 mg | J9228 |
Injection, ipilimumab (Yervoy) | 1 mg |
J7199 |
Injection, factor XIII (antihemophilic factor, human) (Corifact) | 1 IU | J7180 |
Injection, factor XIII (antihemophilic factor, human) (Corifact) | 1 IU |
Refer to the fee schedule for the Physician’s Drug Program on DMA’s website at http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/fee/fee.htm for the latest available fees.
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National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) methodologies require that if units of service exceed the Medically Unlikely Edit (MUE) limits, then the entire claim line must be denied. On September 1, 2010, CMS issued a letter to State Medicaid Directors regarding the implementation of the NCCI, which is available at: http://www.cms.gov/smdl/downloads/SMD10017.pdf. Below is an excerpt from the State Medicaid Director Letter #10-017 Enclosure B (page 13):
“If more units of service are reported for the HCPCS / CPT code on a claim line than the MUE value for the code on that claim line, the entire claim line is denied. The claims processing contractor during the automated processing of the claim should NOT pay any units of service on the claim line, if the MUE is triggered for a claim line. The provider / supplier will have to resubmit the claim, if the Fiscal Agent (or the State-contracted entity that performs claims processing activities on behalf of the State Agency) permits this process, or will have to appeal the claim line denial to receive payment for any units of service denied based on an MUE.”
The MUE editing through NC Medicaid MMIS system follows the process described above. There are existing NC Medicaid MMIS edits that cut back the number of units on the detail line presented. However, when the presented unit value exceeds the MUE threshold, the entire line is denied per CMS instructions. Despite this fact, due to the existing MMIS edits, the units on the remittance advice for the denied claim line may appear with the cut back unit value.
For further assistance, providers may contact HP Enterprise Services Provider Services Department at 1-800-688-6696, menu option 3, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
HP Enterprise Services
1-800-688-6696 or 919-851-8888
If you are seeking information about the Replacement Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS), NCTracks, we recommend you check out the following links:
Any questions about NCTracks send an email to: OMMISS.ProviderRelations@dhhs.nc.gov
Provider Relations
OMMISS, 919-647-8446
In August 2011 the Medicaid bulletin article, CPT code 80100 (Drug screen, qualitative; multiple drug classes chromatographic method, each procedure) was end-dated with an effective date of service April 1, 2011. The Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) has reviewed providers request for coverage and has reinstated CPT code 80100 with an effective date of April 1, 2011. Providers who received claim denials will need to submit new claims for processing.
HP Enterprise Services
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Some Outpatient hospital providers are incorrectly billing therapy visits. Incorrect billing eventually causes denials after the approved number of services has been used. Please see the following examples below:
Outpatient hospital therapy visits are 1 event which is equal to one unit. For additional information on Outpatient Specialized Therapies, refer to the Medicaid Bulletin November 2009 “Changes to Outpatient Specialized Therapies” at http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/bulletin/1109bulletin.htm#ost and 10A-Outpatient Specialized Therapies on DMA’s website at http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/mp/8f.pdf.
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Clinical Coverage Policy 1A-28, (Visual Evoked Potential [VEP]), procedure code 95930, was recently promulgated and can be found at: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/mp/1A28.pdf.
The Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) covers Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) when medically necessary for any of the following indications:
a. to diagnose and monitor multiple sclerosis (acute or chronic phases) or other disease states by identifying
conditions of the optic nerve, i.e. optic neuritis;
b. to localize the cause of a visual field defect not explained by lesions seen on Computerized
Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), metabolic disorders, or infectious diseases; or
c. to evaluate signs and symptoms of visual loss in recipients who are unable to communicate clearly.
DMA does not cover VEP as a routine screening tool to meet the requirements of vision screening during an Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) or NC Health Choice wellness exam. However, if during the exam the physician documents a medical need for additional vision services, (i.e. an abnormality is suspected) the physician is expected to make the appropriate referral for a more formal vision assessment. As explained in the VEP policy, physicians providing children’s vision assessments shall follow the American Academy of Pediatrics policy for “Eye Examination in Infants, Children, and Young Adults by Pediatricians.” (Refer to http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/111/4/902.full.pdf), section 16, Opthalmology.
For the technical portion of the test, providers should bill the appropriate qualifying diagnosis code and a TC modifier. For interpretation of VEP test results, the provider shall have a current active license to practice medicine as a neurologist, physiatrist or as an ophthalmologist.
For additional guidance and assistance in billing for vision screening during an EPSDT or wellness exam, please refer to the North Carolina Health Check Billing Guide found at: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/healthcheck/guide2011.pdf.
As reflected in the documentation requirements set forth in the Basic Medicaid Billing Guide at http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/basicmed/index.htm providers are reminded that CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM codes reported on the health insurance claim form or billing statement must be supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Clinical Policy
DMA, 919 855-4318
Basic Medicaid and NC Health Choice (NCHC) seminars are scheduled for the months of April and May 2012. Seminars are intended to educate providers on the basics of Medicaid and NCHC billing as well as to provide an overview of policy updates, contact information, and fraud, waste and abuse. The focus of the morning session will be the first seven sections of the revised April 2012 Basic Medicaid and NC Health Choice Billing Guide, which is the primary document that will be referenced during the seminar. The afternoon sessions will be broken out by claim type: Professional, Institutional, and Dental Pharmacy. The remaining sections of the April 2012 Billing Guide will be reviewed during these breakout sessions focusing on claims submission, resolving denied claims, and the uses of N.C. Electronic Claims Submission/Recipient Eligibility Verification Web Tool.
Providers are encouraged to print the Billing Guide, which will be posted on the DMA seminar webpage prior to the first scheduled session. This material will assist providers in following along with the presenters. If preferred, you may download the Billing Guide to a laptop and bring the laptop to the seminar. Or, you may access the Billing Guide online using your laptop during the seminar. However, HP Enterprise Services cannot guarantee a power source or Internet access for your laptop. Copies of these documents will not be provided.
Pre-registration is required for both the morning session and the afternoon session of your choice. Due to limited seating, registration is limited to two staff members per office. Unregistered providers are welcome to attend, if space is available. Please bring your seminar confirmation with you to the morning and afternoon sessions of the seminar.
Providers may register for the seminars by completing and submitting the online registration form. Providers may attend the morning session only, the afternoon session only, or both morning and afternoon sessions.
The morning session will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 noon. Providers are encouraged to arrive by 8:45 a.m. to complete registration. Lunch will not be provided; however, there will be a lunch break. The afternoon sessions will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. Providers are encouraged to arrive at 1:15 p.m. to complete registration. Because meeting room temperatures vary, dressing in layers is advised.
Seminar Dates and Locations
| Date | Location |
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| April 17, 2012 | Fayetteville Cumberland County DSS 1225 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 get directions |
| April 19, 2012 | Charlotte Crown Plaza 201 South McDowell Street Charlotte, NC 28204 Note: Parking fee of $5.00 per vehicle for parking at this location. get directions |
| April 24, 2012 | Greenville Hilton 207 SW Greenville Blvd. Greenville, NC 27834 get directions |
| May 1, 2012 | Asheville Crowne Plaza Tennis & Gold Resort One Resort Drive Asheville, NC 28806 get directions |
| May 8, 2012 | Greensboro Clarion Hotel Airport 415 Swing Road Greensboro, NC 27409 get directions |
| May 10, 2012 | Raleigh McKimmon Conference & Training Center 1101 Gorman Street Raleigh, NC 27606 Note: Visitors are asked to park in designated visitor parking spaces in order to avoid ticketing. get directions |
HP Enterprise Services
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NC Medicaid allows all providers the ability to sign up for NC Medicaid email alerts. Email alerts send notices to providers on behalf of the NC Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) and NC Health Choice (NCHC) programs. Email alerts are sent to providers when there is important information to share outside of the general Medicaid Provider Bulletins. To receive email alerts, subscribe to the Email alerts at www.seeuthere.com/hp/medicaidalert. Providers and their staff members may subscribe to the email alerts. Contact information including an email address and provider type of specialty is essential for the subscription process. You may unsubscribe at any time. Email addresses are never shared, sold or used for any purpose other than Medicaid email alerts.
HP Enterprise Services
1-800-688-6696 or 919-851-8888
Effective February 29, 2012 providers should only mail all outstanding NC Health Choice paper claims for dates of Service prior to October 1, 2011 to:
DMA-Budget Management
Mail Service Center 2501
1985 Umstead Drive
Raleigh NC 27699-2501
Providers were previously notified by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC (BCBSNC) to mail all outstanding claims before 2/29/12 to BCBSNC to ensure timely processing. The Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) will work to try and resolve any claims received after 2/29/12 with dates of service prior to October 1, 2011 in a timely fashion but cannot guarantee payment.
NC Health Choice
DMA, 919-855-4100
NC DHHS Division of Medical Assistance is expanding its Program Integrity activities in monitoring and auditing North Carolina Medicaid behavioral health providers to ensure that all Medicaid-reimbursed services are being delivered in compliance with Medicaid policy. There are several thematic issues that DMA and DMA auditors have identified in which providers are out of compliance. DMA is sharing the most common findings to educate behavioral health providers and assist them in providing quality care in compliance with Medicaid policy.
1. Staff Credentialing and Training. Program Integrity (PI) and PI contractor audits have identified instances in which staff does not provide documentation of the required training or credentials. For example, staff may be missing required Person Centered Plan (PCP) Instructional Elements training or Person Centered Training. Staff must receive North Carolina Interventions (NCI) Alternatives to Restrictive Intervention training prior to delivering care, and renew this training annually without allowing it to lapse. Training should be completed within 90 days of the employee’s hire and must occur prior to the date that services were delivered. All associate professional and paraprofessional staff also requires a supervisory plan to be in place at the time of employment, which must be reviewed annually.
Training certificates should clearly and specifically document what trainings the employee completed. Specific subjects of the training should be documented, such as Crisis Response, Service Definition, or Person Centered Thinking. Please ensure that all staff maintain required credentials and remain up to date on all of their training requirements.
2. Service Authorizations. Reviewers regularly identify that service authorizations do not cover the recipient and/or service, date of service, or are missing altogether. Obtain and document Service Authorizations for each service, and recipient of that service, that fully covers the period of time when services are to be delivered.
3. Assessments and Entrance Criteria. Clinical Coverage Policy, 8A Enhanced Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, dictates entrance criteria that must be met to be eligible for each behavioral health service. In many cases, reviewers find that the assessments provided do not indicate that the recipient meets the minimum requirements to receive the service or do not provide enough information to determine a recipient’s need(s). Assessments must indicate that the recipient meets the entrance criteria dictated in clinical policy. If an assessment, completed by a qualified clinician, does not document that the Entrance Criteria for a given service are met, a different service may be more appropriate.
4. Person Centered Plans. PCPs must be completed and signed prior to the delivery of service. PCP’s should always include the amount of services required and the duration over which they should be delivered.
5. Crisis Plans. Reviewers have identified that Crisis Plans do not always support the level and intensity of services. A Crisis Plan should provide complete guidance in how to support the consumer throughout a crisis. At a minimum, the crisis plan should include any supports or interventions to be used in preventing a crisis, signs and behavioral concerns of the recipient that may trigger the onset of a crisis, and contact lists - with complete names and numbers - in the event of a crisis.
6. Service Notes. For each date of service, a service note must be completed to fully document the services delivered and the time spent delivering those services. Service notes should have a written or typed name to accompany the legible signature.
By complying with these Medicaid policies, your practice will ensure that you are providing high quality services to your recipients in your community.
Kevin Hutchison, Public Consulting Group
DMA Post-Payment Vendor, 919-576-2210
The Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) has scheduled training during the month of May 2012 to educate providers on Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Orthotics & Prosthetics (O&P) billing, clinical policy updates, and resources. The training will be presented in webinar format. For updated clinical policy, please visit DMA’s web page at: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/mp/dmepdf.pdf for Durable Medical Equipment and http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/mp/5B.pdf for Orthotics & Prosthetics. Pre-registration is required for the webinars. DME and O & P providers are encouraged to participate in the training. Registration for the webinars will be limited to 75 participants per session.
Webinar Dates/Times
| Webinar Dates | Morning Webinar | Afternoon Webinar |
|---|---|---|
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 |
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon |
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Thursday, May 24, 2012 |
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon |
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Providers may register for webinars using the online webinar registration form or may register by fax (fax it to the number listed on the form). Please include a valid e-mail address or fax number for your return confirmation. In addition, please indicate the session you plan to attend on the registration form. For those providers who register, the registration confirmation will include information on how to access and navigate within the webinar setting.
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The second phase of the Roche ACCU-CHEK Diabetic Supplies program transition went into effect on March 15, 2012 where both Roche and Prodigy diabetic supplies continue to be covered; however, a one-time override is required for continued use of Prodigy products. The use of the one-time override will be extended until April 30, 2012. This extension applies to the durable medical equipment (DME) and pharmacy point-of-sale claims processing systems.
Pharmacy Program
DMA, 919-855-4306
On November 1, 201, the new VAD policy lists the following Revenue Code (RC) as appropriate RC coding when billing for the device component of the procedures. RC279 is indicated for Medical Surgical Supplies and devices- Other Supply/Implants and RC270 indicates Medical Surgical Supplies and devices -General Classification. For claims submitted prior to the November 1, 2011 policy date RC codes 279 and 270 listed above may be used by in-patient hospital billers as valid RC codes on their claims. After review of the system HP Enterprises does not find any reason that either of these codes would deny on a claim from an in-patient provider prior to the November 1st date.
Clinical Policy Section
DMA, 919-855-4360
It is important for pharmacies to be informed about the Point-of-Sale override options available for the Antipsychotics – Keeping It Documented for Safety (A+KIDS) and the Adult Safety with Antipsychotic Prescribing (ASAP) programs. A new override - an “11” in the submission clarification field – applicable to both programs has been created. Differences, however, in the child and adult antipsychotic program make understanding the override protocol imperative. See the North Carolina Medicaid Pharmacy Newsletter, February 2012 for a detailed article about the Off Label Antipsychotic Safety Monitoring in Recipients 18 and older Policy for the ASAP program.
Antipsychotic Override Protocol - Adult Safety with Antipsychotic Prescribing (ASAP)
The ASAP Program is for Medicaid recipients aged 18 years and older.
Antipsychotics - Keeping It Documented for Safety (A+KIDS)
The A+KIDS Program is for Medicaid recipients aged 0 through 17 and Health Choice recipients aged 6 through 17.
Pharmacies should share with the prescriber each POS message that returns for a denied antipsychotic claim. This is important especially when a code “11” override is used to process the claim successfully because of the limited use. As a reminder, pharmacies are able to be reimbursed for a 72 hour emergency supply for recipients who have exhausted the two override opportunities and are waiting for documentation to be provided.
Override Audits - Meets PA Criteria – Override Codes “1” and “2”
The use of override codes “1” and “2” for “Meets PA Criteria” may be audited for appropriate use. A grace period will be extended to allow pharmacies time to adapt to appropriate use of override codes “1” and “2” and “11.” The grace period applies to antipsychotic claims only. Use of override codes “1” and “2” for “Meets PA Criteria” by a pharmacy for an antipsychotic claim will be monitored and audited starting with dates of service of July 1, 2012.
No Documentation – Override Code “11”
The use of override code “11 “is not audited.
Pharmacy Program
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In accordance with NCGS §108A-54.2, proposed new or amended Medicaid clinical coverage policies are available for review and comment on DMA's website. To submit a comment related to a policy, refer to the instructions on the Proposed Clinical Coverage Policies web page. Providers without Internet access can submit written comments to the address listed below.
Richard K. Davis
Division of Medical Assistance
Clinical Policy Section
2501
The initial comment period for each proposed policy is 45 days. An additional 15-day comment period will follow if a proposed policy is revised as a result of the initial comment period.
2012 Checkwrite Schedule
Month |
Checkwrite Cycle Cutoff Date | Checkwrite Date | EFT Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
April |
4/5/12 |
4/10/12 |
4/11/12 |
4/12/12 |
4/17/12 |
4/18/12 |
|
4/19/12 |
4/26/12 |
4/27/12 |
|
May |
5/3/12 |
5/8/12 |
5/9/12 |
5/10/12 |
5/15/12 |
5/16/12 |
|
5/17/12 |
5/22/12 |
5/23/12 |
|
5/24/12 |
5/31/12 |
6/1/12 |
Electronic claims must be transmitted and completed by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date to be included in the next checkwrite. Any claims transmitted after 5:00 p.m. will be processed on the second checkwrite following the transmission date.
