Acute Care Hospitals

Announcement: New radiology codes requiring prior authorization are now available.

Radiology Codes Requiring Prior Authorization are now available. *New*

Image Gently Campaign
The Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services encourages the medical community to recognize the importance of radiation safety in pediatric imaging. The Image Gently Campaign is an initiative of the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging.

Click the Attention Providers: Image Gently poster for more information about this Campaign. You may also visit the Image Gently Web page for more information.

Acute care hospitals provide both Inpatient services and Outpatient Services, including emergency room services.

1. Do outpatient services require review approval or prior authorization?
2. What codes are covered by Medicaid?
3. How does a hospital participate in the DSH program?
4. How does a hospital qualify as a critical access hospital?

Regarding Policy, contact:
Division of Healthcare Facilities
6 C-B
275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: (502) 564-6511
Email: CHFS DMS Webmaster

Regarding billing, contact EDS at (800) 807-1232 or visit their website

Regarding members, contact Member Services at (800) 635-2570

Regarding Provider Enrollment, contact Provider Enrollment at (877) 838-5085 or visit their website