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Provider and Billing -TX-C-00002 2018 Celtic Insurance Company. All rights reserved.
Table of ContentsWELCOME --------------------------------5HOW TO USE THIS PROVIDER NDISCRIMINATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICE DELIVERY ---------7KEY CONTACTS AND IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS ---------------------8SECURE PROVIDER PORTAL ------9Functionality ------------------ 9Disclaimer --------------------- 9CREDENTIALING AND RECREDENTIALING ---------------------------------- 10Credentials Committee -- 11Recredentialing ------------ 11Practitioner Right to Review and Correct Information ---------- 11Practitioner Right to Be Informed of Application Status ------- 12Practitioner Right to Appeal or Reconsideration of Adverse Credentialing Decisions ---------------- 12PROVIDER ADMINISTRATION AND ROLE OF THE PROVIDER --------- 13Provider Types That May Serve As PCPs --------------------------- 13Member Panel Capacity - 13Member Selection or Assignment of PCP --------------------------- 13Withdrawing from Caring for a Member ----------------------------- 14PCP Coordination of Care to Specialists ---------------------------- 14Specialist Provider Responsibilities ---------------------------------- 14Appointment Availability and Wait Times --------------------------- 15Covering Providers ------- 16Provider Phone Call Protocol ------------------------------------------- 16Provider Data Updates and Validation ------------------------------- 1624-Hour Access to Providers -------------------------------------------- 16Hospital Responsibilities ------------------------------------------------- 17AMBETTER BENEFITS ------------- 18Overview --------------------- 18Additional Benefit Information ------------------------------------------ 19VERIFYING MEMBER BENEFITS, ELIGIBILITY AND COST SHARES 22Importance of Verifying Benefits, Eligibility and Cost ------ 22August 30, 20181
Benefit Design -------------- 22Member Identification Card ---------------------------------------------- 22Methods to Verify Benefits, Eligibility, and Cost Shares ------- 22Premium Grace Periods - 24MEDICAL -------------------- 25Utilization Management - 25Procedure for Requesting Prior --------------------------------- 26Care Management and Concurrent Review ------------------------- 31Health Management ------ 32Ambetter’s Member Wellbeing Survey ------------------------------- 32Ambetter’s My Health Pays Member Rewards Program -------- 33CLAIMS ---------------------------------- 34Verification Procedures - 34Upfront Rejections vs. ------------------------------------------------- 35Timely Filing ---------------- 36Who Can File Claims? --- 36Electronic Claims Submission ------------------------------------------ 37Online Claim Submission ------------------------------------------------- 39Paper Claim Submission -------------------------------------------------- 40Corrected Claims, Requests for Reconsideration or Claim Disputes ---------------------------------------- 41Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) and Electronic Remittance Advices (ERA) ---------------------------- 43Risk Adjustment and Correct Coding -------------------------------- 44Claim Reconsiderations Related To Code Editing And Editing ------------------------------------------------ 48CODE EDITING ------------------------ 49CPT and HCPCS Coding Structure ------------------------------------ 49International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) ----------------- 50Revenue Codes ------------ 50Edit Sources ---------------- 50Code Editing Principles - 51Invalid Revenue to Procedure Code Editing ----------------------- 53Inpatient Facility Claim Editing ----------------------------------------- 54Administrative and Consistency Rules ------------------------------ 54Prepayment Clinical Validation ----------------------------------------- 55Viewing Claims Coding ------------------------------------------------- 56August 30, 20182
Automated Clinical and Payment Policy -------------------------- 57Claim Reconsiderations Related To Claim Editing --------------- 58THIRD PARTY -------------------- 60BILLING THE MEMBER ------------- 61Covered ------------------ 61Non-Covered Services --- 61Premium Grace Period for Members Receiving Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTCs) ----------- 61Premium Grace Period for Members NOT Receiving Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTCs)---- 62Failure to Obtain Authorization ----------------------------------------- 62Balance Billing ------------- 62MEMBER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ---------------------------------- 63Member Rights ------------- 63Member Responsibilities ------------------------------------------------- 64PROVIDER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES -------------------------------- 66Provider Rights ------------ 66Provider Responsibilities ------------------------------------------------- 66CULTURAL ------------------ 68COMPLAINT PROCESS ------------ 71Provider Complaint/Grievance and Appeal Process ------------- 71Mailing ------------------- 71Member Complaint/Grievance and Appeal Process ------------- 72Mailing ------------------- 72QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ----- 74Overview --------------------- 74Quality Rating System --- 77REGULATORY ----------------- 80Medical Records ----------- 80Federal And State Laws Governing The Release Of Information ---------------------------------------------- 82National Network ---------- 82Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ---------------------------------------------- 83FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE ---- 84False Claims Act ----------- 84August 30, 20183
Physician Incentive Programs ------------------------------------------ 85APPENDIX ------------------------------ 86Appendix I: Common Causes for Upfront Rejections ----------- 86Appendix II: Common Cause of Claims Processing Delays and Denials ----------------------------------- 87Appendix III: Common EOP Denial Codes and Descriptions - 87Appendix IV: Instructions for Supplemental Information ------ 88Appendix V: Common Business EDI Rejection Codes --------- 89Appendix VI: Claim Form Instructions ------------------------------- 91Appendix VII: Billing Tips and Reminders ------------------------- 113Appendix VIII: Reimbursement Policies ---------------------------- 115Appendix IX: EDI Companion Guide Overview ------------------- 118STATE MANDATED REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ------------------- 127Arkansas -------------------- 127Arizona ----------------------- 127Florida ------------------------ 128Georgia ---------------------- 129Illinois ------------------------ 130Indiana ----------------------- 133Kansas ----------------------- 134Louisiana -------------------- -------------------------------- 135Missouri --------------------- 136Mississippi ----------------- 139North Carolina ------------- 140New Hampshire ----------- 145Nevada ----------------------- 146Ohio --------------------------- 149Pennsylvania -------------- 151South Carolina ------------ 152Texas ------------------------- 154Wisconsin ------------------- 160August 30, 20184
WELCOMEWelcome to Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan (Ambetter). Thank you for participating in our network ofphysicians, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals. Centene shares your dedication to improving the healthof our community. We focus on building strong, long-term partnerships with providers—so you can depend on usnow and in the future.We help you provide seamless care to your patients by offering a variety of plans to keep them covered as theyexperience life and economic changes, and Ambetter is our product offered on the Health Insurance Marketplace.Ambetter offers complete care and valuable services to your patients who qualify for coverage on the HealthInsurance Marketplace. The Health Insurance Marketplace was designed to deliver coverage to those who cannotget health insurance through an employer or Medicaid, and offer healthcare savings, or subsidies, to those who areeligible. Subsidies help keep your patients’ healthcare costs low and allow us to ensure that you get the paymentyou deserve.With Ambetter, your patients will be able to get better, more affordable coverage. We give your patients access tocomplete care, a 24/7 Nurse Advice Line, a rewards program to help members pay for their out-of-pocket costs andmuch more.August 30, 20185
HOW TO USE THIS PROVIDER MANUALAmbetter is committed to assisting its provider community by supporting their efforts to deliver well- coordinatedand appropriate health care to our members. Ambetter is also committed to disseminating comprehensive andtimely information to its providers through this Provider Manual (“Manual”) regarding Ambetter’s operations,policies, and procedures. Updates to this Manual will be posted on our website at Ambetter.SuperiorHealtPlan.com.Additionally, providers may be notified via bulletins and notices posted on the website and potentially onExplanation of Payment notices. Providers may contact our Provider Services Department at 1-877-687-1196 torequest that a copy of this Manual be mailed to you. In accordance with the Participating Provider Agreement,providers are required to comply with the provisions of this Manual. Ambetter routinely monitors compliance withthe various requirements in this Manual and may initiate corrective action, including denial or reduction in payment,suspension, or termination if there is a failure to comply with any requirements of this Manual.Vision and Dental –Dental benefits and coverage are specifically documented in the Dental Provider Manual, available for contractedproviders by logging in through Envolve Dental’s secure website (https://pwp.envolvedental.com).August 30, 20186
NONDISCRIMINATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICE DELIVERYAmbetter complies with the guidance set forth in the final rule for Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, whichincludes notification of nondiscrimination and instructions for accessing language services in all significant Membermaterials, physical locations that serve our Members.All Providers who join the Ambetter Provider network must also comply with the provisions and guidance set forthby the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).Ambetter requires Providers to deliver services to Ambetter members without regard to race, color, national origin,age, disability or sex. Providers must not discriminate against members based on their payment status and cannotrefuse to serve based on varying policy and practices and other criteria for the collecting of member financialresponsibility from Ambetter members.August 30, 20187
KEY CONTACTS AND IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSThe following table includes several important telephone and fax numbers available to providers and their officestaff. When calling, it is helpful to have the following information available:1. The Provider’s NPI Number2. The Practice Tax ID Number3. The Member’s ID NumberHEALTH PLAN mbetter5900 E Ben White Blvd.Austin, TX 78741Health Plan AddressPhone artmentPhoneFaxProvider ServicesNAMember ServicesNAMedical Management Inpatientand Outpatient PriorAuthorization1-855-537-3447Concurrent /CensusReports/Facesheets1-866-838-7615Care ManagementBehavioral Health PriorAuthorization1-877-687-1196(TTY/TDD - 1-800-735-2989)24/7 Nurse Advice Line1-800-732-75621-844-307-4442NAPharmacy Solution1-866-399-0929Advanced Imaging (MRI, CT,PET) (NIA)NACardiac Imaging (NIA)NAEnvolve VisionNAEnvolve DentalPWP.EnvolveDental.comInterpreter ServicesTo report suspected fraud,waste and abuseEDI Claims assistanceAugust 30, 2018NA1-866-685-8664NA1-800-225-2573 ext. 6075525e-mail: EDIBA@centene.com8
SECURE PROVIDER PORTALAmbetter offers a robust Secure Provider Portal with functionality that is critical to serving members and to easeadministration for the Ambetter product for providers. The Portal can be accessed atProvider.SuperiorHealthPlan.com.Functionality All users of the Secure Provider Portal must complete a registration process. Once registered, providers may: Check eligibility and view member roster; View the specific benefits for a member; View members remaining yearly deductible and amounts applied to plan maximums; View the status of all claims that have been submitted regardless of how submitted; Update provider demographic information (address, office hours, etc.); For primary care providers, view and print patient lists. The patient list will indicate the member’s name,id number, date of birth, care gaps, disease management enrollment, and product in which they areenrolled; Submit authorizations and view the status of authorizations that have been submitted for members; View, submit, copy and correct claims; Submit batch claims via an 837 file; View and download explanations of payment (EOP); View gaps in care specific to a member, including preventive care or services needed for chronicconditions; and Send and receive secure messages with Ambetter staff. Access to provider analytic tools.Manage Account access allows you to perform functions as an account manager such as adding portal accountsneeded in your office, and managing permission access for those accounts.DisclaimerProviders agree that all health information, including that related to patient conditions, medical utilization andpharmacy utilization, available through the portal or any other means, will be used exclusively for patient care andother related purposes as permitted by the HIPAA Privacy Rule.August 30, 20189
CREDENTIALING AND RECREDENTIALINGThe credentialing and recredentialing process exists to verify that participating practitioners and providers meet thecriteria established by Ambetter, as well as applicable government regulations and standards of accreditingagencies.If a practitioner/provider already participates with Superior HealthPlan in the Medicaid or a Medicare product, thepractitioner/provider will NOT be separately credentialed for the Ambetter product.Notice: In order to maintain a current practitioner/provider profile, practitioners/providers are required tonotify Ambetter of any relevant changes to their credentialing information in a timely manner but in noevent later than 10 days from the date of the change.Whether standardized credentialing form is utilized or a practitioner has registered his/her credentialing informationon the Council for Affordable Quality Health (CAQH) website, the following information must be on file: Signed attestation as to correctness and completeness, history of license, clinical privileges, disciplinaryactions, and felony convictions, lack of current illegal substance use and alcohol abuse, mental andphysical competence, and ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation; Completed ownership and control disclosure form; Current malpractice insurance policy face sheet, which includes insured dates and the amounts ofcoverage; Current controlled substance registration certificate, if applicable; Current drug enforcement administration (DEA) registration certificate for each state in which thepractitioner will see Ambetter members; Completed and signed w-9 form; Current educational commission for foreign medical graduates (ECFMG) certificate, if applicable; Current unrestricted medical license to practice or other state license; Current specialty board certification certificate, if applicable; Curriculum vitae listing, at minimum, a 5 year work history if work history is not completed on theapplication with no unexplained gaps of employment over 6 months for initial applicants; Signed and dated release of information form not older than 120 days; and Current clinical laboratory improvement amendments (CLIA) certificate, if applicable.Ambetter will primary source verify the following information submitted for credentialing and recredentialing: License through appropriate licensing agency; Board certification, or residency training, or professional education, where applicable; Malpractice claims and license agency actions through the national practitioner data bank (NPDB); Federal sanction activity, including Medicare/Medicaid services (OIG-Office of Inspector General).For providers (hospitals and ancillary facilities), a completed Facility/Provider – Initial and RecredentialingApplication and all supporting documentation as identified in the application must be received with thesigned, completed application.Once the application is completed, the Credentials Committee will usually render a decision on acceptancefollowing its next regularly scheduled meeting in accordance to state and federal regulations.August 30, 201810
Practitioners/Providers must be credentialed prior to accepting or treating members. Primary care providers cannotaccept member assignments until they are fully credentialed.Credentials CommitteeThe Credentials Committee, including the Medical Director or his/her physician designee, has the responsibility toestablish and adopt necessary criteria for participation, termination, and direction of the credentialing procedures.Committee meetings are typically held at least monthly and more often as deemed necessary. Failure of anapplicant to adequately respond to a request for missing or expired information may result in termination of theapplication process prior to committee decision.RecredentialingAmbetter conducts practitioner/provider recredentialing at least every 36 months from the date of the initialcredentialing decision or most recent recredentialing decision. The purpose of this process is to identify anychanges in the practitioner’s/provider’s licensure, sanctions, certification, competence, or health status which mayaffect the practitioner’s/provider’s ability to perform services under the contract. This process includes allpractitioners, facilities, and ancillary providers previously credentialed and currently participating in the network.In between credentialing cycles, Ambetter conducts provider performance monitoring activities on all networkpractitioners/providers. Ambetter reviews monthly reports released by both Federal and State entities to identify anynetwork practitioners/providers who have been newly sanctioned or excluded from participation in Medicare orMedicaid. Ambetter also reviews member complaints/grievances against providers on an ongoing basis.A provider’s agreement may be terminated if at any time it is determined by the Ambetter Credentials Committeethat credentialing requirements or standards are no longer being met.Practitioner Right to Review and Correct InformationAll practitioners participating within the network have the right to review information obtained by Ambetter toevaluate their credentialing and/or recredentialing application. This includes information obtained from any outsideprimary source such as the National Practitioner Data Bank, CAQH, malpractice insurance carriers, and statelicensing agencies. This does not allow a provider to review references, personal recommendations, or otherinformation that is peer review protected.Practitioners have the right to correct any erroneous information submitted by another party (other than references,personal recommendations, or other information that is peer review protected) in the event the provider believesany of the information used in the credentialing or recredentialing process to be incorrect or should any informationgathered as part of the primary source verification process differ from that submitted by the practitioner. Ambetterwill inform providers in cases where information obtained from primary sources varies from information provided bythe practitioner. To request release of such information, a written request must be submitted to the CredentialingDepartment. Upon receipt of this information, the practitioner will have 30 days of the initial notification to provide awritten explanation detailing the error or the difference in information to the Credentials Committee.The Ambetter Credentials Committee will then include this information as part of the credentialing or recredentialingprocess.AmbetterAttn: Credentialing e: 1-800-820-5686Fax: 1-866-702-4831August 30, 201811
Practitioner Right to Be Informed of Application StatusAll practitioners who have submitted an application to join have the right to be informed of the status of theirapplication upon request. To obtain application status, the practitioner should contact the Credentialing Departmentat Credentialing@SuperiorHealthPlan.com.Practitioner Right to Appeal or Reconsideration of AdverseCredentialing DecisionsApplicants who are existing providers and who are declined continued participation due to adverse credentialingdeterminations (for reasons such as appropriateness of care or liability claims issues) have the right to request anappeal of the decision. Requests for an appeal must be made in writing within 30 days of the date of the notice.New applicants who are declined participation may request a reconsideration within 30 days from the date of thenotice. All written requests should include additional supporting documentation in favor of the applicant’s appeal orreconsideration for participation in the network. Reconsiderations will be reviewed by the Credentials Committee atthe next regularly scheduled meeting and/or no later than 60 days from the receipt of the additional documentationin accordance with state and federal regulations.Written requests to appeal or reconsideration of adverse credentialing decisions should be sent to:AmbetterAttn: Credentialing e: 1-800-820-5686Fax: 1-866-702-4831Network TerminationA provider may terminate from the Ambetter network in accordance with the provider’s Participation Agreement.Refer to your Ambetter contract for written notification time frames an
Ambetter is committed to assisting its provider community by supporting their efforts to deliver well- coordinated and appropriate health care to our members. Ambetter is also committed to disseminating comprehensive and timely information to its providers through this Provider Manual ("Manual") regarding Ambetter's operations,
