Provider Manual
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Medicaid Managed Care
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Care Management
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Additional ProgramsChronic Care ManagementHealth AssessmentNational Committee for Quality AssurancePotentially Preventable Readmission programPreventive Service GuidelinesPrograms for membersQuality Improvement - Utilization Management Program Overview Security Health Plan ProtocolsWellness and Health Promotion
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Claims Processing Policies and Procedures
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Claims Coding ResourcesClaims Payment CalendarCMS 1500 InstructionsCoordination of BenefitsCorrection Adjustment RequestData Security and ConfidentialityElectronic ClaimsElectronic File Submission ProcessFiling limits Clean Claim Interest PaymentsGenetic and Molecular Lab TestingLimitation of LiabilityModifier InformationNational Drug Code RequirementsOptical Eyewear Order GuidelinesOrder of Benefit DeterminationOutput ReportsProvider Appeal and Grievance PolicyProvider Validation for Claims ProcessingProvider Remittance Advice StatementReimbursement Recovery ProcessReference outside Laboratory Billing ProtocolSubrogationSurgery InformationTesting ProceduresTrading Partner for Electronic DataTransaction TermsTransmissionUB 04 Instructions and Sample Claim FormUnlisted CodesWhen Security Health Plan is primary bill for any serviceWorkers' Compensation
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Utilization Management
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Acute Rehab AdmissioneviCoreGeneral informationHigh End Imaging - Cardiac studies and elective heart catheterizationHigh end imaging - radiation servicesHospital admissions - pre-certificationHospital Observation AdmissionSterilization: Hysterectomy CoverageLong term acute care admissionMusculoskeletal proceduresNaviHealth/Skilled Nursing Facility CareNorthwoodNursing Facility Care/Skilled Nursing Facility CarePhysical, Speech and Occupational Therapy - OutpatientPre-certification Notification and Concurrent Review GuidePrior Authorization for Non-affiliated ProvidersPrior authorizationProvider Appeal and Grievance PolicySecond OpinionServices Related to Oral AppliancesSleep managementTechnology AssessmentUtilization Management for Behavior HealthUtilization Management for Timeliness Standards
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Family Health Center
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Claims Processing and Policies and Procedures
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Claims Coding ResourceClaims Payment CalendarCMS 1500 InstructionsCoordination of BenefitsCorrection Adjustment RequestData Security and ConfidentialityElectronic ClaimsElectronic File Submission ProcessFiling limits Clean Claim Interest PaymentsLimitation of LiabilityModifier InformationNational Drug Code RequirementsOrder of Benefit DeterminationOutput ReportsProvider Appeal and Grievance PolicyProvider Remittance Advice StatementReference Outside Laboratory Billing ProtocolReimbursement Recovery ProcessSubrogationTesting ProceduresTrading Partner for Electronic DataTransaction TermsTransmissionUB 04 Instructions and Sample Claim FormUnlisted CodesWorkers Compensation
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Contact Information
- Documentation Requirements
- Important Disclosures
- Member Information
- Pharmacy
- Program Overview
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Utilization Management
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Group & Direct Pay
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- Care Management
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Claims Processing Policies and Procedures
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Claims Coding ResourcesClaims Payment CalendarCMS 1500 InstructionsCoding Quick ReferenceCoordination of BenefitsCorrection Adjustment RequestData Security and ConfidentialityElectronic ClaimsElectronic File Submission ProcessFiling Limits, Clean Claim and Interest PaymentsGenetic and Molecular Lab TestingLimitation of LiabilityModifier InformationNational Drug Code RequirementsNew Code PricingOffice Infusion ProtocolOrder of Benefit DeterminationOutput ReportsPrior Authorization Required for Office Based Procedures in ASC or Hospital Outpatient SettingProvider Appeal and Grievance PolicyProvider Reimbursement NotesProvider Remittance Advice StatementReference (Outside) Laboratory Billing ProtocolReimbursement Recovery ProcessSubrogationSurgery InformationTesting ProceduresTrading Partner for Electronic DataTransaction TermsTransmissionUB-04 InstructionsUnlisted CodesWorkers' Compensation
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Contact Information
- Documentation Requirements
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Pharmacy
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Claims ProcessingDrug FormularyFormulary Exception RequestsGeneral ExclusionsGeneric SubstitutionOffice/Medical Setting Administered Medications that require prior authorization Over-the-Counter Medication CoveragePrior AuthorizationSpecialty pharmacyStep TherapyTobacco Cessation CoverageUtilization Management
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Utilization Management
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Acute Rehab AdmissionDurable Medical Equipment and Home Respiratory EquipmenteviCoreGeneral informationHigh End Imaging - Cardiac studies and elective heart catheterizationHigh End Imaging - Radiation ServicesHome IV Drug TherapiesHospice ProtocolsHospital Admissions - Pre-certificationHospital Observation AdmissionLong Term Acute Care AdmissionMusculoskeletal proceduresNaviHealthNorthwoodOutpatient Therapy Treatment ConcurrentPharmaceuticals - Specialty Medications (Magellan)Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy - OutpatientPre-Certification Notification and Concurrent Review GuidePrior authorizationsProvider AppealRadiation Oncology ServicesSecond OpinionServices Related to Oral AppliancesSkilled Nursing Facility AdmissionSleep managementTechnology AssessmentUtilization Management for Behavior HealthUtilization Management for Timeliness Standards
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Medicare Advantage
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Benefit Information
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Continuity and Coordination of CareCoverage Specifics for Certain ServicesDental BenefitsDepression in Primary Care GuidelinesEmergency and Urgently Needed Care CoverageHearing AidsHome INR MonitoringMacular Degeneration Eye InjectionsMental Health Medication ManagementPlan OverviewsPsychological TestingSkilled Nursing Facility
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Care Management
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Additional ProgramsAdvance Directive PolicyChronic Care ManagementCoverage DeterminationEnd Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Care CoordinationHealth Risk AssessmentHospice Care CoordinationNational Committee for Quality AssuranceNotice of Medicare NoncoverageOutpatient Observation Frequently Asked QuestionsPreventive Service GuidelinesPrograms for MembersQuality Improvement/Utilization Management Program OverviewSecurity Health Plan ProtocolsTwo Midnight RuleWellness and Health PromotionOutpatient Observation Frequently Asked Questions
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Claims Processing Policies and Procedures
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Billing and ReportingClaims Coding ResourcesClaims Payment CalendarCMS 1500 InstructionsCoding Quick ReferenceCoordination of BenefitsCorrection Adjustment RequestData Security and ConfidentialityElectronic ClaimsElectronic File Submission ProcessFiling Limits, Clean Claim and Interest PaymentsGenetic and Molecular Lab TestingLimitation of LiabilityNational Drug Code RequirementsModifier InformationOffice Infusion ProtocolOutput ReportsPayment IssuesProvider Appeal and Grievance PolicyProvider Remittance Advice StatementRate Letters from CMS for CAH, RHC & Swing BedsReference (Outside) Laboratory Billing ProtocolReimbursement Recovery ProcessSkilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Consolidated Billing SubrogationTesting ProceduresTrading Partner for Electronic DataTransaction TermsTransmissionUB-04 Instructions and Sample Claim FormUnlisted CodesWorkers' Compensation
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
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Product Overview HMO and D-SNP
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Ally Rx D-SNP Model of CareDiscussion of Disenrollment from Medicare Advantage PlansEncounter Data PolicyMedicare Advantage Part D Data SubmissionsMedicare Advantage Part D Reporting RequirementsMedicare Advantage Reporting RequirementsRecipient of Federal Funds PolicyWhat are Medicare Advantage Plans?
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Rights and Responsibilities
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Access StandardsMedical policiesProhibition of Interference with Health Care Professionals Advice to Medicare Advantage MembersProvider ContractingProvider Credentialing ProcessProvider Reporting of Member ComplaintsProviders' Expectations of Security Health PlanSecurity Health Plan's Expectations of ProvidersSkilled Nursing Facility Denial of Medicare/Medicaid Payment
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Utilization Management
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Acute Rehab AdmissionAuthorization of Inpatient CareeviCoreGeneral informationHigh End Imaging - Cardiac studies and elective heart catheterizationHigh End Imaging - Radiation ServicesHome IV Drug TherapiesHospital Admissions - Pre-certificationHospital Inpatient Utilization ReviewHospital Observation AdmissionHysterectomies for Diagnosis of FibroidsLong Term Acute Care AdmissionMusculoskeletal proceduresNaviHealthNorthwoodPharmaceuticals - Specialty Medications (Magellan)Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy - OutpatientPre-Certification Notification and Concurrent Review GuidePrior Authorization for Nonaffiliated ProvidersPrior authorizationsProvider AppealRadiation Oncology ServicesSecond OpinionServices Related to Oral AppliancesSkilled Nursing Facility AdmissionSleep managementTechnology AssessmentUtilization Management for Behavior HealthUtilization Management for Timeliness Standards
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Benefit Information
The False Claims Act
Any person who:
(A) knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval;
(B) knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used, a false record or statement material to a false or fraudulent claim;
(C) conspires to commit a violation of subparagraph (A), (B), (D), (E), (F), or (G);
(D) has possession, custody, or control of property or money used, or to be used, by the Government and knowingly delivers, or causes to be delivered, less than all of that money or property;
(E) is authorized to make or deliver a document certifying receipt of property used, or to be used, by the Government and, intending to defraud the Government, makes or delivers the receipt without completely knowing that the information on the receipt is true;
(F) knowingly buys, or receives as a pledge of an obligation or debt, public property from an officer or employee of the Government, or a member of the Armed Forces, who lawfully may not sell or pledge property; or
(G) knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used, a false record or statement material to an obligation to pay or transmit money or property to the Government, or knowingly conceals or knowingly and improperly avoids or decreases an obligation to pay or transmit money or property to the Government, is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 and not more than $10,000, plus 3 times the amount of damages which the Government sustains because of the act of that person.
When submitting claims data to CMS for payment, providers must certify that the claims data is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge and belief. The False Claims Act is enforced against any individual/entity that knowingly submits (or causes another individual/entity to submit) a false claim for payment to the federal government. In addition, parties have a continuing obligation to disclose to the government any new information indicating the falseness of the original statement.