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| Date Posted | Title | Message |
| 2/23/2021 | Nursing Facility Pay for Performance (PFP) Payment Update | Provider Types/Specialties: 03/30, 35 SFY2021 Third Quarter PFP payment will be made on Feb. 24, 2021. We thank you for your continued service to SoonerCare members. |
| 2/23/2021 | Introduction to SoonerCare - Part Two |
Provider Types: All OHCA will be presenting a webinar titled Introduction to SoonerCare – Part Two (Programs) on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 2 p.m. This class is part two of a series titled Introduction to SoonerCare. Attendees will learn more about the various Oklahoma Medicaid member benefits and programs. Demonstrations will be provided on how these plans appear on the provider portal when conducting an eligibility search. Recommended Audience: New Oklahoma Medicaid providers and staff. Register to attend the Introduction to SoonerCare – Part Two (Programs) webinar on March 11, 2021 at 2 p.m. https://okhca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rMuCD70GSBCsgDUiY3Muxg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
| 2/2/2021 | Electronic Submissions for PASRR Level I and Level II | Provider Types/Specialties: 03/030 Effective March 1, 2021, the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority (OHCA) will only be accepting electronic submissions for PASRR Level I (LTC-300R) and Level II. It will be the responsibility of the nursing facility or provider to submit the Level I and Level II in a timely manner. Phone calls to OHCA Psych/ID analysts should be reserved for questions such as, but not limited to, 30 day exempted hospital discharges that are about to lapse and require a Level II PASRR, seven-day emergency PASRR requests, PASRR policy, questions about quarantine due to COVID-19 and Level I corrections. Please contact the OHCA internet help desk at 800-522-0114, select option 1 for provider, enter your provider number, select option 2 for the internet helpdesk and then notify them that you have experienced a technical issue while submitting your PASRR Level I (LTC300R) electronic form. For questions concerning the PASRR Level II electronic submission form, please contact the behavioral health unit at 405-522-7597, select option 1 for provider, option 6 for prior authorizations and option 2 to reach inpatient behavioral health. The PASRR Level II electronic form is located at https://oklahoma.gov/ohca/providers/types/behavioral-health-and-substance-abuse-services/behavioral-health-and-substance-abuse-services.html, under templates/forms. Please note: Your provider number was given to you upon contracting with OHCA. Please contact your business office to obtain a copy of this if you do not have it. After you select option 1 for provider, please be sure to listen to the recording completely as it will tell you how to enter the alphabetical letter at the end of your provider number. |
| 1/26/2021 | Introduction to SoonerCare - Part One |
Provider Types: All OHCA will be presenting a webinar titled: Introduction to SoonerCare – Part One (Medicaid Eligibility & Verification) on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. This class is part one of a multi-series of Introduction to SoonerCare. It will provide an in-depth look at the eligibility process, qualifications and verification for Oklahoma Medicaid members. Claims and HMS third party liability discussions will not be included in this session. Recommended Audience: New Oklahoma Medicaid providers and staff. Register to attend the Introduction to SoonerCare – Part One (Medicaid Eligibility & Verification) webinar on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m.: https://okhca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1B8L-CkyTlqwlBZvxF6V2A After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
| 1/21/2021 | Anterior and Posterior Root Canal Prior Authorizations | Provider Types / Specialties: 270-275, 080 According to OHCA policy OAC 317:30-5-696(J)iii, prior authorization is required for members who have a treatment plan requiring more than two (2) anterior and/or any posterior root canals. Two (2) or fewer anterior and/or posterior root canals within a twelve month period, will not require prior authorization. |
| 1/20/21 | Hospital Addendum for Psych and Rehab Units | Numeric Provider Types: 01 Numeric Provider Specialties: Global Message Body: Hospital providers who wish to bill for services provided in a psychiatric or rehabilitation unit must do so using a separate provider number by completing an addendum to their hospital contract. The addendum to hospital contracts for psych and rehab units can now be accessed online at https://oklahoma.gov/ohca/providers/provider-enrollment.html. |
| 1/19/20 |
Therapy Assistant Enrollment | PV Specialties: 087, 120, 126, 145, 170, 171, 173, 174, 175, 179, 182 In regard to provider letter 2021-02, therapy assistants may now enroll at https://oklahoma.gov/ohca/providers/provider-enrollment.html. The agency has extended the deadline to April 1, 2021 for all enrollments to be submitted. During this time, billing under the licensed therapist is still permitted if needed. If you have any questions, please call the OHCA provider helpline at 800-522-0114. |
| 1/15/21 | Public Health Emergency Extension | The US Dept. of Health and Human Services has extended the public health emergency through April 21, 2021. The public health emergency renewal is posted at: https://www.phe.gov/emergency/news/healthactions/phe/Pages/covid19-07Jan2021.aspx. What does this mean for SoonerCare providers and members?
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| 1/12/21 | Provider Letter 2021-02 | PV Specialties: 087, 120, 126, 145, 170, 171, 173, 174, 175, 179, 182 Provider letter 2021-02 informs providers about the reimbursement for the coverage of services that are rendered by physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology therapy assistants and speech-language pathology clinical fellows. Please post all comments by close of business Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, via the Oklahoma Health Care Authority policy change blog. Thank you. |
| 1/12/21 | Provider Letter 2021-01 | PV Specialties: 634 Provider letter 2021-01 informs providers about coverage for adults in a psychiatric hospital. Please post all comments by close of business Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, via the Oklahoma Health Care Authority policy change blog. Thank you. |
| 1/5/21 | ADA Dental Claim Submission |
Provider Types: 08, 27 Specialty Types: 086, 270-279 OHCA will be presenting a webinar titled ADA Dental Claim Submission on Thursday, February 4 at 2 p.m. This class will provide an in-depth look at the electronic ADA dental claims submission on the secure provider portal. Attendees will learn more about the policy and procedures of submitting Medicaid primary and Medicaid secondary claims. General coding for services will not be addressed in this presentation. Recommended Audience: Billing staff who submit ADA dental claims. Register to attend the ADA Dental Claim Submission on February 4 at 2 p.m. Click Here to Register After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
| 1/4/21 | C-Section Rate Letters |
Provider Types: 01, 08, 31, 52 The year-end C-section rate letters for state fiscal year 2020 are now available through the OHCA Provider Portal. As a reminder, these C-section letters are now only available electronically. If you need help to retrieve your letters, please call 800-522-0114. You may also view the C-section rate release schedule on the OHCA webpage at www.okhca.org/c-section. Thank you. Hospital Addendum for Psych and Rehab Units |
