Topics Related to All Providers

Per the updated IPPS Final Rule released Aug. 2, 2018, the EHR reporting period will now be referred to as the Promoting Interoperability (PI) reporting period.
North Carolina health care providers are required by law to connect with NC HealthConnex, North Carolina’s designated health information exchange.
The following new or amended Medicaid and NC Health Choice clinical coverage policies were posted since Aug. 31, 2018.
Proposed new or amended Medicaid and NC Health Choice clinical coverage policies are posted for comment throughout the month. Visit the Proposed Medicaid and NC Health Choice Policies for current posted policies and instructions to submit a comment.
Providers are reminded that NC Medicaid flexibilities due to Hurricane Florence end on Oct. 5, 2018.
Registration is open for the September 2018 instructor-led provider training courses.
NC-MIPS is accepting Program Year 2018 Modified Stage 2 and Stage 3 MU attestations.
In response to provider requests and to allow reimbursement for behavioral health integration in primary care settings, North Carolina Medicaid is adding coverage for the following evaluation and management codes effective October 1, 2018.
Family Planning Medicaid provides limited coverage to beneficiaries with MAFDN eligibility.
The following CPT codes should not be billed with a separate office visit. An office visit component is included in reimbursement for these CPT codes.