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In response to the anticipated spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in North Carolina, NC Medicaid is adding the following diagnosis code to the list of diagnoses exempt from the annual visit limit:

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted NC Medicaid the authority to temporarily modify several Medicaid and NC Health Choice policies retroactive to March 1, 2020, and through the end of federal emergency declaration or when the flexibility is ended by the State or CMS

DHHS will host a question and answer webinar to discuss new guidance for all health providers related to COVID-19 on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

NC DHHS continues to take action to protect the health and safety of our state’s patients and providers during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. NC DHHS received authority under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act to waive certain federal Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and HIPAA requirements.

NOTE: SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #9 has been replaced in its entirety by SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #34: Telehealth Clinical Policy Modifications - Defin

To ensure beneficiaries continue to receive Medicaid and NC Health Choice services with no interruption or delays due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the disposition for three claim processing edits have been temporarily changed.

Private Duty Nursing - beneficiaries under 21 years of age, Private Duty Nursing - all beneficiaries and Home Health – All Beneficiaries.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has granted NC Medicaid the authority to move forward with Home and Community-Based (HCBS) waiver flexibilities requested March 13, 2020. 

This article is a reminder to providers of the process for submitting requests for Disproportionate Share Hospital data. Medicaid and NC Health Choice Providers must request and obtain batch Medicare DSH Recipient Eligibility Verifications and Provider Statistical and Reimbursement reports through NCTracks.

We know these are challenging times and are grateful for the continued support of our partners across the state. There is a wealth of information on the DHHS website and our team is working around the clock to make it as user-friendly as possible.

NC Medicaid is committed to ensuring our beneficiaries continue to receive Medicaid and NC Health Choice services with no interruptions or delays due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

NC Medicaid is committed to ensuring our beneficiaries continue to receive Medicaid and NC Health Choice services with no interruptions or delays due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. A webcast has been scheduled to discuss temporary modifications to certain policies and provide related billing codes. 

Effective March 1, 2020, Medicaid will begin issuing letters to PDN agencies addressing non-compliance with the timely submission of required documentation as indicated in the Request for Additional Information notice. 

Effective with date of service Jan. 6, 2020, Medicaid and NC Health Choice programs cover fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki for injection, for intravenous use (Enhertu) for use in the Physician Administered Drug Program when billed with HCPCS code J9999 - Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs.