Provider Notices

Currently 43248 Upper GI Endoscopy w/insertion of Guide Wire/Dilatation requires a Prior Authorization (PA). Effective April 15, 2019 the PA requirement will be removed. This code will no longer require a PA.   

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 Effective April 15, 2019 the age requirement will change for screening mammogram 77067. No PA will be required for ages 30 and older. 

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Notice on behalf of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA)

 

In December, OHA announced

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New Provider Enrollment, the State of Oregon will conduct pre-enrollment and post-enrollment site visits for high and moderate risk provider types. You can find more information regarding this new process on the below link to OHA’s website.

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On the behalf of OHA, PacificSource encourages you to visit the below link. Here you will find some great resources offered by OHA, focusing on tobacco dependence treatment in a behavioral health setting.

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Preauthorization (PA) requirements additional update Effective 3/23/2019 - Medicaid Behavioral Health

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We have recently made adjustments to how we notify you about your patients who are eligible for Intensive Care Coordination Services (ICCS).

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Urine drug screening reminders for Medicaid Behavioral Health codes

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Preauthorization (PA) requirements change: Medicaid Behavioral Health codes - Effective 3/15/19

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Pharmacy Coverage Updates Effective April 15, 2019

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Duplicate 1099 Forms

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Lactation Services - Referral Requirement removed for Medicaid

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Changes to OHP coverage of Medication-Assisted Treatment effective 1/1/2019

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Donated Breast Milk Benefit Implementation

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On 01/01/2019, OHA’s diabetic prevention program will be in effect. PacificSource will not be requiring a PA with the associated codes effective January 18th 2019:

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Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) - Coverage Update

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Change to sterilization consent requirements effective 1/1/2019

Ambulatory surgical centers can bill OHA for post-procedure long-acting reversible contraceptive placement effective 1/1/2019

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Gender Affirming Surgery - Preapproval Requirements

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This notification is to inform you of changes to our medical drug formulary for all PacificSource Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Plans.

 

Effective on 01/01/2019 our formulary will change

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PacificSource Accepting Traditional Medicare Crossover Claims

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Pharmacy Coverage Updates Effective November 19, 2018 

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Therapies related to Guideline Note 56 (back and spine)-  Reassessment Tool required for subsequent visits

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Injection Codes Update - Removal of Preapproval Requirement

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Alternative Care Visit Limits/Determination – alignment across all therapy modalities.

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Pharmacy Coverage Updates Effective October 15, 2018

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Pharmacy Coverage Updates Effective September 17, 2018

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Injection Codes - Removal of Preapproval Requirement

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This post contains information regarding the Inpatient Stay review format.

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Medical Nutrition Therapy referral requirement

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New Prior Authorization Requirements for Contact Lenses - Effective 07/29/2018

 

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Free 1-hour training module with CMEs – Changing the Conversation About Pain: Pain is Everyone's Job
Lisa Millet, OHA Public Health Injury and Violence Prevention

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An update has been made as of January 1, 2018, for Record Retention. More information can be found in this post.

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CMS is placing all IP claims (PART A) on a hold for dates of service on/after July 1, 2018 while the pricing files are being updated.  This will ensure proper payment going out.  

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St Charles is hosting support groups for new mothers. More information can be found in this posting.

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Pharmacy Coverage Updates Effective June 25, 2018

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PacificSource allows “incident to” billing for caregivers who are not eligible to be credentialed by PacificSource or a delegated credentialing entity.  This provides practices the opportunity to fully utilize their staff appropriately.  PacificSource does NOT allow incident to billing for practitioners who are eligible for credentialing. 

Effective June 1, 2018, in order for a service to be considered for payment under the “incident to” billing policy, the modifier SA must be appen

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The State of Oregon has upcoming Provider Education Series.  You can find information regarding these opportunities here. Please reach out to OHA for further information

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Incontinence Supplies will require prior authorization effective 5/6/2018

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Update to Prolotherapy and Nail Debridement processes

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