For more information, see the NCDPHwebsite. This guide will assist providers with direction on how to enter primary payer information such as CARCs, CAGCs and the adjustment amount. An official website of the State of North Carolina, NC Medicaid Managed Care Provider Update June 16, 2021, To update your information, please log intoNCTracks(, )provider portal to verify your information and submit a MCR or contact the GDIT CallCenter., https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/transformation/health-, NCTracksCall Center at 800-688-6696 orlog intoNCTracks(, https://www.nctracks.nc.gov [nctracks.nc.gov], ) provider portal to update yourinformation, submit a claim, review claims status, request a prior authorization orsubmit a question., dedicated to assisting with inquiries regardingenrollment, claim status, recipient eligibility and other information neededby, Provider Playbook Training Courses webpage, https://www.ncahec.net/medicaid-managed-care, Managed Care Provider PlaybookTrending Topicspage, https://www.nctracks.nc.gov/content/public/providers/provider-user-guides-and-training/fact-sheets.html, Provider Ombudsman: 866-304-7062 (NEW NUMBER) or at, NC Medicaid Ombudsman: 877-201-3750 or at. NCTracks is the multi-payer Medicaid Management Information System for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Electronic Funds Transfer. Below are some of the sessions most helpful for Managed Care launch. 14 0 obj What error codes need to be handled by NC Tracks? endobj Prior Approval (a.k.a. NCTracks AVRS TheNC Medicaid Help Centeris an online source of information about Managed Care, COVID-19 and Medicaid and behavioral health services, and is also used to view answers to questions from the NC Medicaid Help Center mailbox, webinars and other sources. For more information about Carolina ACCESS (CCNC/CA), see the related DHB webpage at https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/providers/programs-and-services/community-care-north-carolinacarolina-access-ccncca. &Vy,2*@q?r 6y@$Y 9 $309}0 b The Remittance Advice is an explanation to providers regarding paid, pending, and denied claims. Additional benefits include enhanced behavioral health services, Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) services and non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT). Medicaid claims, except inpatient claims and nursing facility claims, must be received by NCTracks within 365 days of the first date of service to be accepted for processing and payment. 2 0 obj State Government websites value user privacy. 6 0 obj State Government websites value user privacy. If you have verified this information within QiRePort and NCTracks, but are still encountering issues, you may submit a Request for Prior Approval (PA) Research Form to Liberty Healthcare for further assistance. DHB includes Medicaid. Medicaid is the payer of last resort. Prior approval is issued to the ordering and the rendering providers. Electronic Data Interchange refers to the electronc exchange of information between computer systems using a standard format. The Automated Voice Response System is encouraged to obtain claims status using a touch-tone phone.Phone: 800-723-4337, This page was last modified on 01/25/2023, An official website of the State of North Carolina, Rules and exceptions for providers billing beneficiaries, NCTracks claims processing and provider enrollment system. 8 0 obj Does the modifier on the PA match the modifier assigned to your agency in NCTracks? 91 Entity not eligible/not approved for dates of service. For more information about TPAs, see the Trading Partner Information page of the NCTracks Provider Portal. Listed below are the most common error codes not handled by Liberty Healthcare of NC. endobj Usage: This code requires use of an Entity Code. endobj This includes services to beneficiaries who appealed a reduction or denial in services under the PCS Program and are currently authorized for MOS under the PCS Program. Customer Service Agents are available to answer questions at this toll-free number:Phone: 800-688-6696. Health plans are expected to resolve complaints promptly and furnish a summary of final resolution to NC Medicaid. Services must be performed and billed by the rendering provider. The new service level goes into effect either 1 - 10 days from the date of the notice, and this will be specified in the Notice of Decision letter. Transaction Control Number. Inquiries may be submitted to Medicaid.ProviderOmbudsman@dhhs.nc.gov or the Medicaid Managed Care Provider Ombudsman at 866-304-7062 (NEW NUMBER). 5 0 obj Once service records are updated, providers should receive payment at the previous level of service for the duration of the appeal process. Overridesmay begranted and can be requested using theMedicaid Inquiry ResolutionForm under the Provider Forms section of the Provider Policies, Manuals, and Guideline page of the NCTracks Provider Portal. JFIF ` ` C Prior Authorization)- For more information regarding Prior Approval and NCTracks, see the Prior Approval webpage on the Provider Portal. For claims and recoupment please contact NC Tracks at 800-688-6696. endobj Department of Health and Human Services. endobj Federal regulations that govern theState Children's Health Insurance Program under Title XXI (21)of the Social Security Act, also known as North Carolina Health Choice (NCHC). Primary care case management program through the networks of Community Care of North Carolina. This is the typical initial state of a PArequest thathas been submitted to NCTracks. Each health plan has a grievance and appeal process for providers, separate from the process for beneficiaries, which can be found in each health plans Provider Manual, linked on the Health Plan Contacts and Resources Page. To learn more, view our full privacy policy. In order to allow NC Tracks time to update service records, providers should wait 10 days from the date the client enters an appeal before submitting billing for services provided on and after the effective date indicated in the beneficiary's notice of service denial or reduction. Prior approval (PA) may be required for some services, products or procedures to verify documentation of medical necessity. It has three separate portals for specific internet access to different sectors of the business: Providers, Recipients and internal operations needs. Newly identified codes will be addressed as they are received by theNC MedicaidClinical section. A TPA is required to submit electronic ASC X12 transactionsto NCTracks. A payment received from a Medicaid provider due to an erroneous payment. Visit NCTracks Website. EFT information may be updated by authorized provider personnel using the secure. The Provider Ombudsman contact information can be found in each health plans Provider Manual linked on the Health Plan Contacts and Resources Page. NCTracks uses the ANSIASC X12 standards, which includes transations for claim submission, eligibility verification, and remittance advice, among others. Additionally, providers will find links to Provider Announcements, User Guides and Frequently Asked Questions. When a change in authorized service level goes into effect, the old authorization will end and the new authorization will begin. These denials are then re-adjudicated by Vaya without action required from the provider. <> If, after using the NC Medicaid Help Center, the inquiry remains unresolved, use the below table to direct the question appropriately: Provider Enrollment inMedicaid or North CarolinaHealth Choice, To update your information, please log intoNCTracks(https://www.nctracks.nc.gov)provider portal to verify your information and submit a MCR or contact the GDIT CallCenter., Health Plans Contact Info here:https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/transformation/health-plans/health-plan-contacts-and-resources, Provider to PHP ContractingConcerns or Complaints, Email:Medicaid.ProviderOmbudsman@dhhs.nc.govPhone: 866-304-7062, NCTracksCall Center at 800-688-6696 orlog intoNCTracks(https://www.nctracks.nc.gov [nctracks.nc.gov]) provider portal to update yourinformation, submit a claim, review claims status, request a prior authorization orsubmit a question., Recipient Eligibility, ClaimsProcessing, BillingQuestions, Health Plans Contact Info here:https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/transformation/health-plans/health-plan-contacts-and-resources, What does the MedicaidContact Center helpproviders do? Theprovider who referred the patient for the service specified on the submitted claim. Retroactive prior approval is considered when a beneficiary, who does not have Medicaid coverage at the time of the procedure, is later approved for Medicaid with a retroactive eligibility date. Remittance Advice. May be done automatically as part of claims reprocessing. They include the Social Security Number (SSN) and Employee Identification Number (EIN). Providers needing additional assistance with updating the information on their NCTracks provider record may contact the NCTracks Contact Center at 800-688-6696. Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 06/30/2007 Notes: Use code 16 with appropriate claim payment remark code. Providers must request authorization of a continuing services 10 calendar days before the end of the current authorization period for authorization to continue without interruption for 10 calendar days after the date an adverse decision notice (change notice) is mailed to the Medicaid beneficiary or to the beneficiary's legal guardian and copied to the provider. (Also known as Beneficiary.). 2 0 obj 4 0 obj The date that the request is submitted affects payment authorization for services that are denied, reduced or terminated. State Government websites value user privacy. For more information, see CCNC/CA, Protected Health Information - information about health status, provision of health care, or payment for health care that can be linked to a specific individual. Claims adjudicated for providers who do not have valid EFT information on file will suspend for 45 days awaiting an EFT update, after which they will deny. The professional association of dentists committed to the public's oral health, ethics, science, and professional advancement. Recipients must be eligible under one or more of the programs covered by the Divisions of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services supported by NCTracks. If the beneficiary does not have an appeal in QiReport and the agency has not received a MOS letter, please contact the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) at 984-236-1850 to verify if the beneficiary filed an appeal within the 30 days of the date of the letter. Although there are many available, the following fact sheets will be most useful for Managed Care go-live and can be found on theFact Sheet page: In addition to the DHHS Combined PHP Quick Reference Guide, NC Medicaids Managed Care Prepaid Health Plans (PHPs) created quick reference guides to include the most current and comprehensive information for providers. If active, this is the taxonomy that should be used on claims. $.' Exceptionsmay apply. NCTracks is updating the claims processing system as inappropriately denied codes are received. read on Getting Started With NCTracks, This section includes User Guides and Fact Sheets designed to help N.C. DHHS providers understand how to use NCTracks, as well as information about Provider Training. Providers can access the AVRS by dialing 1-800-723-4337. endobj As NC Medicaid moves forward with the implementation of NC Medicaid Managed Care, it is important enrolled providers use these resources to thoroughly review their individual and organization provider enrollment information and submit changes as needed using the Manage Change Request process. ICD-10 compliance means that all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) covered entities are required to use ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes for dates of service on or after October 1, 2015. All billing for dates of service January 1, 2013 and later must be done with the Procedure Code 99509 and one of the following modifiers: A. NCTracks staff from provider enrollment, provider relations, claims, and prior approval will be available to assist NC providers with questions or concerns regarding NCTracks. endobj A claim in this state is said to be "pended.". endobj For more information, see the website for the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services (DMH/DD/SAS), Medicaid Management Information System - the mechanized claims processing and information retrieval system which states are required to have for the Medicaid program, NCTracks is a multi-payer system that consolidated several claims processing platforms into a single solution for multiple NCDHHS divisions. The ordering provider is responsible for obtaining PA; however, any provider can request PA when necessary. FY22 DMH BP Hierarchy. Listed below are the most common error codes not handled by Liberty Healthcare of NC. 3 0 obj External Code Lists External Code Lists back to code lists Claim Status Codes 508 These codes convey the status of an entire claim or a specific service line. If the Provider Affiliation information is incorrect, the affiliated individual provider or the Office Administrator for the affiliated individual provider must update the group affiliation. stream The person receiving services from a provider. Type a topic or key words into the search bar, Select a topic from the available list of Categories. For an explanation of the prompts, see the AVRS Features Job Aid under Quick Links on the NCTracks Provider Portal home page. Medicaid researches requests to determine the effectiveness of the requested service, procedure or product to determine if the requested service is safe, generally recognized as an accepted method of medical practice or treatment, or experimental/investigational. Once a complete request has been submitted, Medicaid may: Medicaid notifies the provider following established procedures of approvals, including service, number of visits, units, hours or frequency. <>/F 4/A<>/StructParent 1>> NCTracks Call Center: 800-688-6696 Call the health plan for coverage, benefits and payment questions. Every NPI must have an OA, but a single OA may be responsible for multiple NPIs. The ordering provider is responsible for obtaining PA; however, any provider . Place of Service Indicator Codes Updated Some claims have also denied for Place of Service (POS) mismatch. Federal regulations that govern the Medicaid program under Title XIX (19) of the Social Security Act. Assessing Eligibility for the North Carolina Medicaid Personal Care Services, Request for Prior Approval (PA) Research Form, In-Home Care Agencies, Beneficiary Under 21 Years, In-Home Care Agencies, Beneficiary 21 Years and Older, Supervised Living Facilities for adults with MI/SA, Supervised Living Facilities for adults with I/DD, billing provider is not the beneficiary's Carolina Access PCP, referring NPI does not match the beneficiary's eligibility file. Therefore, claims for orthodontic records (D0150, D0330, D0340, and D0470) or orthodontic banding (D8070 or D8080) rendered for beneficiaries under MPW eligibility are outside of policy limitation and are subject to denial/recoupment. Customer Service Center:1-800-662-7030 It will save you valuable time if you verify the following information when encountering issues trying to bill for PCS: Via NCTracks Provider Portal or by calling 1-800-688-6696. %PDF-1.5 hb```f``Z {AX,X9pHQuu4~hLGGPd`1@,65A9I:Ac+XDk\X"E]Q|S0`refb`w0)[( , 242 0 obj <>stream NC Medicaid offers a Provider Ombudsman to assist providers transitioning to NC Medicaid Managed Care by receiving and responding to inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding health plans. endobj m7lcD13r}y`z7l^x{p-R4%S,nM[VHD8- tu^9|NGjQ\#hQ#iJDnrkv. This service is intended to represent the interests of the provider community, provide supportive resources and assist with issues through resolution. endobj An official website of the State of North Carolina, Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT). N521 Welcome to NCTracks, the multi-payer Medicaid Management Information System for the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (N.C. DHHS). denial. The Delay Reason Codes currently accepted in NCTracks are third-party processing delay (#7) and the original claim was rejected or denied due to a reason unrelated to the billing limitation rules (#9). NCTracks - FY 2022 Documents NCTracks - FY 2022 Documents. ",#(7),01444'9=82. All requests for PA must be submitted according to DMA clinical coverage policiesand published procedures. Calls are recorded to improve customer satisfaction. <> Visit RelayNCfor information about TTY services. For more information, see the Trading Partner Information webpage on the Provider Portal. PROVIDERS - Click on the Providers tab above to enter the Provider Portal.RECIPIENTS - Click on the Recipients tab above to enter the Recipient Portal.STATE AND FISCAL AGENT STAFF - Click on the Operations tab above to enter the Operations Portal and ShareNET. Adjustments can be filed up to 18 months following the adjudication of the original claim. NCTracks is the new multi-payer Medicaid Management Information System for the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS). 11 0 obj Entity's National Provider Identifier (NPI). A. Maintenance Request Status Maintenance Request Form 11/16/2022 Filter by code: Reset Filter codes by status: To Be Deactivated Deactivated . <> Providers unable to find their practice associated with the correct health plans should reach out directly to the health plan to discuss contracting options. A lock icon or https:// means youve safely connected to the official website. NCTracks is updating the claims processing system as inappropriately denied codes are received. State Government websites value user privacy. For further assistance, contact us at claims@vayahealth.comor at 1-800-893-6246, ext. D19: Claim/Service lacks Physician/Operative or other supporting documentation Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 06/30/2007 State Government websites value user privacy. Claims submitted for prior-approved services rendered and billed by a different provider will be denied. A. Suspended (Prior Approval), Provider Policies, Manuals, and Guideline page, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Raleigh, NC 27699-2000. Prior approval is for medical approval only and must be obtained before rendering a service, product or procedure that requires prior approval. Likewise, responses may also be delivered through either email or by phone. %%EOF The following PHP denial/rejection codes may indicate claims have missing/invalid taxonomy codes: *PHP may be updating their denial/rejection code description. <>>> The Provider Directory Listing Report, as well as the Provider Affiliation Report, is available to all actively enrolled Medicaid and NC Health Choice providers. The amount of the claim charge that Medicaid will pay for a particular service; the allowed amount is usually the lesser of the charged amount or a maximum allowed associated with the service. read on Provider User Guides & Training, This section is intended to help NC DHHS providers understand the online Re-credentialing/Re-verification process in NCTracks. A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is a number used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to record and track tax payments. It could also be that this provider is requiring a legacy ID. If the beneficiary has a current appeal in QiReport, Liberty can answer questions regarding appeals. It is the responsibility of the provider to clearly document that the beneficiary has met the clinical coverage criteria for the service, product or procedure. RFA&I:@aLzCOq'xO!b?'J(T+EF?o\J4%YvtO#i5OLv.JG &eRD&~KdS H"'xUU,x3K cC_f ILfB&=aOnnQo+H}h9736 G 7E&x}`)k\ v33M`zKR@;)~ft?N( rzXk'vHNK9:2A8faZ)zJ\2#4b9:_8]xE(c"8D `M As of April 1, 2023, all NC Health Choice beneficiaries with active eligibility will be moved to Medicaid, providing them access to Medicaid services that are not currently covered under NC Health Choice. PROVIDERS - Click on the Providers tab above to enter the Provider Portal. endstream endobj 206 0 obj <. 132 - Entity's Medicaid provider id. Note: Certified Nurse Midwives are also called Advanced Practice Midwives and bill under that taxonomy code. DHB includes Medicaid. The system-assigned number used to track a claim throughout the processing steps in NCTracks. <> Once children in NC Health Choice are enrolled in Medicaid, they will no longer be subject to cost sharing. Automated Voice Response System. To learn more, view our full privacy policy. To learn more, view our full privacy policy. Ensure beneficiary eligibility on the date of service, Guarantee that a post-payment review that verifies a service medically necessary will not be conducted. A. Claims specialists may contact providers to alert them of any other denials the provider needs to correct and resubmit. NC Medicaid Managed Care Billing Guidance to Health Plans. For more information, see the NC DHBwebsite. NCTracks Contact Center 282N00000X and 3112A0620X). Raleigh, NC 27699-2000. The standard for initial filing of claims is up to 12 months from thedate of service. A claim transaction that changes the payment amount and/or units of service of a previously paid claim. 230 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<086C1C0E7BC6F44BB21D296DD5BDE030><5EA9E2A6EA895E4CB3D6CBE5CA4E80B9>]/Index[205 38]/Info 204 0 R/Length 121/Prev 314253/Root 206 0 R/Size 243/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream % It is one of the Divisions of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services served by NCTracks. Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) was theprevious name of the Division of Health Benefits (DHB). Secure websites use HTTPS certificates. Division of Public Health. This table of codes are the allowable POS for billing G9919. <> The North Carolina Medicaid program requires providers to file claims electronically (with some exceptions) using the NCTracks claims processing and provider enrollment system. Documents. For questions related to your NCTracks provider information, please contact the NCTracks Call Center at 800-688-6696. 1 0 obj Usage: This code requires use of an Entity Code. For prescription drugs requiring PA, a decision will be made within 24 hours of receipt of the request. A provider must have thenine-digit ABA routing number for their bank and their checking account number to sign up for electronic funds transfer (EFT) of payments from NCTracks. 9 0 obj June 17, 2021 | Hot Topics with health plan Chief Medical Officers. 2001 Mail Service Center The NC Medicaid Program requires provider claims payments to be by electronic funds transfer (EFT). To update your information, please log into NCTracks (https://www.nctracks.nc.gov) Secure Provider Portal and utilize the Managed Change Request (MCR) to review and submit changes. Additional information on updating an NCTracks provider record can be found at: https://www.nctracks.nc.gov/content/public/providers/provider-user-guides-and-training/fact-sheets.html. Medicaid reviews requests according to the clinical coverage policy for the requested service, procedure or product. Follow these easy steps to begin using the new system. % Interim reports are temporarily available on the Managed Care Provider PlaybookTrending Topicspage to assist providers in verifying their records. EFT is the electronic exchange of money from one financial institutionaccount to another through computer-based systems. FY22_DMH BP Concurrency Table.xlsx. (claim numbers), denial codes, etc., the more help the NCTracks team will . Year-to-Date. For more information on PA status codes, see the Prior Approval FAQs. read on Provider Re-credentialing/Re-verification, Provider Re-credentialing/Re-verification, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Check NCTracks for the Beneficiary's enrollment (Standard Plan or NC Medicaid Direct) and health plan. Visit RelayNCfor information about TTY services. Usage: This code requires use of an Entity Code. For billing information specific to a program or service, refer to theClinical Coverage Policies. endstream PA forms are available on NCTracks. Third Party Liability. 12 0 obj Claims are processed in real time. For more information, see the NC DMH/DD/SAS website. One of the Divisions of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services served by NCTracks. d4-L+_ocHkI.J`zF8;|[&^#)(Wq'ld\Ks0UM[o/6r1-=$_7Ig05J_ P5-I1(1TsAs4xZjez(OB)Z.VpE!.faM}Mqy W2i)U7xo)> R=q[ The procedure code list below includes NP, PA and CNM taxonomies that now can be billed through NCTracks. If the denial results in the rendering provider (or his/her/its agent) choosing .
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