IHCP Update: Published 12/22

The Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) posted the following important information to the provider website at in.gov/medicaid/providers on December 22, 2020 (unless alternate date is noted).

Bulletins and Banner Page
BT2020130 – FSSA announces CMS approval to BPHC service
BR202051

• IHCP adds procedure codes to physical therapist assistant code set
• IHCP encourages providers to share information on Hepatitis C initiative
• Countdown to EVV implementation for personal care providers: T-minus 1 week and 2 days

​Provider Reference Modules
Obstetrical and Gynecological Services

• Added reference to the Genetic Testing module in the Gynecological Services section
• In the Provider Restrictions for High-Risk Pregnancy Care section, replaced billing information with a reference to the Medical Practitioner Reimbursement module
• Updated the Prenatal Ultrasounds (Sonography/Echography) section

Evaluation and Management Services

• Added an exception for VFC vaccines in the Introduction section
• In the Office Visits section, replaced specific office visit subsections with a cross-reference to the IHCP provider reference modules
• Added the Nursing Facility Visits section
• Updated hospital discharge notes in Table 2 – CPT Codes for Inpatient Hospital Observation and Care for Evaluation and Management
• Clarified billing instructions in the Hospital Discharge Services section
• Removed podiatry reference in the Confirmatory Consultation section

Code Tables
The following code table updates are accessible from the Code Sets page:
Obstetrical and Gynecological Services Codes

• All codes were reviewed

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