Important updates posted to the website 3-15-17

Important updates posted to the websiteThe Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) posted the following important information to the provider website at indianamedicaid.com on March 14, 2017 (unless alternate date is noted). 

Bulletins and Banner Pages 
BT201721 - High-risk providers must comply with fingerprint-based criminal background checks by March 30 

BT201720 - Coverage for cervical cancer screenings revised to follow USPSTF and ASCCP guidelines 

BT201719 - IHCP clarifies Presumptive Eligibility for incarcerated individuals 

BR201711 
Paper claims with TPL or Medicare information must include the special attachment form 
Facility claims must include HIPAA-compliant occurrence codes 
IHCP reminds providers how to add multiple rendering providers to an active group location in the Portal 
Member search issue in the Portal 

Provider Modules 
Prior Authorization 
Replaced references to IndianaAIM with CoreMMIS 
Replaced references to Web interChange with Provider Healthcare Portal (Portal) 
Replaced references to RID with Member ID 
Replaced references to LPI with Provider ID 
Replaced references to Automated Voice Response (AVR) system with Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system and updated the telephone number 
Updated text throughout the module to reflect Portal procedures, including the option to upload attachments 
Updated the email address and telephone number for the EDI Solutions help desk 
Modified the heading and text in Prior Authorization Policies for Specific Types of Providers or Services to focus on provider and service types rather than claim types 
Updated the Prior Authorization Inquiry and Eligibility Verification section to reflect current IVR and Portal processes 
Added information regarding claim submission in the Medicaid Second Opinion Form section 
Updated the Prior Authorization Update Requests section 

We hope you find this information helpful. If you have additional questions, please contact the INARF office.