Attention Providers: May 23 is only about three weeks away. Are you prepared? Do you have questions?
May 6, 2008
If you have questions about filing and sharing your NPI with KY Medicaid, please see the Frequently Asked questions regarding registration.
Attention Providers: May 23 is only about three weeks away. Are you ready?
- Are you ready for the National Provider Identifier (NPI) May 23 date?
- Are your business partners ready for NPI?
- Are your payers ready for NPI?
- Do your vendors tell you they are ready? What if they don't?
To learn more on how to be ready, click here.
Announcement - Policy Clarification for Tamper Resistant Prescription Pads (TRPP)
April 8, 2008
The April 1, 2008 implementation of the tamper-resistant prescription pad requirements for written prescriptions billed to Medicaid has been successful thus far. However, there are policy clarifications that seem appropriate based on the questions received. To view the clarifications, click the Policy Clarification for Tamper Resistant Prescription Pads.
Announcement - Tamper-resistant Prescription Pads Requirements effective April 1
Friday, March 21
Effective April 1, Medicaid will require all written prescriptions for outpatient drugs, including over-the-counter drugs, to be on tamper-resistant prescription pads. As you may recall, Congress mandated the new requirement last year, but temporarily postponed implementation until April 1 to allow more time for states to respond.
For more information about the tamper-resistant pads, click on the General Provider Letter #A-80 - Tamper-resistant Prescription Pads Requirements Effective April 01, 2008.
Announcement - Medicaid Claims Payment Cycle Upcoming Changes Effective April 4
Friday, March 14
This announcement is to advise providers of upcoming changes in the current Medicaid claims payment cycle.
For more information, click here to view the General Provider Letter # A-79 - Medicaid Claims Payment Cycle - Upcoming Changes Effective April 4, 2008 outlining the changes.
Announcement - EDS, in conjunction with KyHealth Choices, will hold Billing Seminars starting in March and lasting through April.
Thursday, March 6
EDS, in conjunction with KyHealth Choices, will hold Billing Seminars starting in March and lasting through April. These Seminars are designed to offer providers instruction and assistance with claims submission guidelines. Each session will include: NPI and Taxonomy use, review of remittance advice changes, a comprehensive reference listing and a question and answer session.
For more information and registration information, click on the Provider Workshop Notice.
Announcement - NDC to HCPCS crosswalk codes are now available
Monday Jan. 28
The NDC to HCPCS crosswalk codes are now available on the DMS website. To view a copy of the codes, refer to the Physician Services page.
Fluoride Varnish Manual is now available
Effective July 1, DMS began reimbursing physicians to administer topical fluoride varnish to the teeth of Medicaid eligible clients through age 4. Refer to the Physician Services page for more information.
Kentucky Medical Cards Have Changed
For more information click here.