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2023

Upcoming Free CE/CME Health Equity Webinar - December 20, 2023 (PDF)

 

Upcoming Virtual CE Event - December 13, 2023 (PDF)

 

Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for Home Health Services Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

 

Provider Claims System Denial Update (PDF)

 

Substance Abuse Webinar, Friday Nov. 10th, FREE CE/CME/CNE (PDF)

 

Medicaid Precertification Optimization: Removal of Prior Authorization for Cardiac Add On Codes (PDF)

 

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (PDF)

 

TPN.health Upcoming CE Webinar September 28-29, 2023 (PDF)

 

July 27th - Upcoming Virtual CE Event - Dr. Melanie M. Wilcox, ABPP (PDF)

 

July 28th - Upcoming Virtual CE Event - Nick Szubiak, MSW, LCSW (PDF)

 

Precertification Optimization: Prior Authorization Requirements (PDF)

 

Aetna Better Health of Louisiana Care Manager List (PDF)

 

Holiday Check Run - July 4th (PDF)

 

Memorial Day Check Run (PDF)

 

Upcoming Free Virtual CE Event - April 27 (PDF)

 

LA Medicaid Redetermination Notice (PDF)

 

March Free CE Event - March 21, 2023 (PDF)

 

February Free CE/CME Webinar - February 28, 2023

 

Informational Bulletin 22-31: Enteral Formula Reimbursement Methodology and New Fee Schedules (Revised February 10, 2023)

 

Informational Bulletin 19-3: Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (Revised February 10, 2023)

 

Policy Notification - Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST)
and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Services (PDF)

 

EFT/ERA Registration Services (PDF)

 

2023 Martin Luther King Jr Day Check Run (PDF)

 

IB 22-38 Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal Update and Requirements (Revised 01/05/23) (PDF)

 

2023 Provider Manual Notice (PDF)

 

Conduent Provider Letter (PDF)

2022

New Vision Provider - EyeMed (PDF)

 

Care Management Referral Form

 

Availity + Aetna Webinars (PDF)

 

Regional tour for state to meet with MHR providers (PDF)

 

IB 22-22 Act 504 Changes (PDF)

 

Assertive Community Treatment Policy- Network Notification (PDF)

 

BH Crisis Services Statewide Flyer (PDF)

 

Community Brief Crisis Support Policy Policy Notification (PDF)

 

IB 22-15 PA of Reimbursement for Non Invasive and Invasive Ventilators (PDF)

 

IB 22-14 Pediatric Day Health Care Reimbursement (PDF)

 

BH 2022 Symposium Flyer (PDF)

 

BH Crisis Services Statewide Flyer (PDF)

 

Informational Bulletin 20-5 Update on Covid 19 (PDF)

 

Informational Bulletin 22-4 Provider Enrollment Portal Update (PDF)

 

Louisiana Crisis Response System Fact Sheet (PDF)

 

61 Continued Alignment with LDH Medicaid Services Manuals (PDF)

 

Submitting Requested Medical Records Using Availity (PDF)

 

Informational Bulletin 22-17 Allergy Testing (PDF)

 

Informational Bulletin 22-16: Immunization Update – Pneumococcal Vaccines (PDF)

 

Informational Bulletin 20-5 Covid 19 Update (PDF)

 

EHR Incentive Program (PDF)

 

Covid 19 Vaccine Now Available for Kids 6 Months and Older (PDF)

 

Remind your Patients- Pink Letters are in the Mail (PDF)

 

Holiday Check Run- Fourth of July (PDF)

 

24-Hour OTP's Fact Sheet (PDF)

 

Annual Health Equity Training Attestation (PDF)

 

Louisiana Crisis Response System Fact Sheet Region 1 (PDF)

 

Louisiana Crisis Response System Fact Sheet Region 2 (PDF)

 

Louisiana Crisis Response System Fact Sheet Region 3 (PDF)

 

Louisiana Crisis Response System Fact Sheet Region 7 (PDF)

 

Louisiana Crisis Response System Fact Sheet Region 10 (PDF)

 

Provider Notification: Memorial Day Check Run (PDF)

 

Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Qualification Standards and Billing Guide (PDF)

 

Behavioral Health Quality Monitoring Training (PDF)

 

ABA Provider Quality Monitoring Training- Yearly Calendar (PDF)

 

Informational Bulletin 22-15: Urine Drug Testing Policy Update

 

Informational Bulletin 22-14: COVID-19 Monoclonal Treatment in Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics Throughout the Public Health Emergency

 

Informational Bulletin 22-13: 2022 HCPCS and Physician-Administered Drug Reimbursement Updates

 

Informational Bulletin 21-2 NEMT Provider Resolution (May 17, 2022)

 

Informational Bulletin 20-7: Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency - Published 5/17/2022

 

Informational Bulletin 20-4: Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency - Published 5/17/2022

 

Informational Bulletin 22-4 Revised: Louisiana Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal (PDF)

 

Cellphone Lifeline (PDF)

 

Notification of Pregnancy Coverage (PDF)

 

Tobacco Cessation for Pregnant Mothers (PDF)

 

ABA Policy Notification (PDF)

 

New ABHLA Policy A-LA 7000.11 Applied Behavior Analysis (PDF)

 

Network Notification- Crisis Response Services (PDF)

 

Peer Support Policy Update Notification (PDF)

 

LDH Informational Bulletin 22-12 Remote Patient Monitoring

 

LDH Informational Bulletin 22-11: Removal of the NPI Requirement for Direct Service Workers of Behavioral Health Personal Care Services

 

LDH Informational Bulletin 22-10: Reimbursement Update for NEMT

 

LDH Informational Bulletin 22-9: Sterilization Consent Form

 

LDH Informational Bulletin 22-8: Coverage of Human Milk Storage Bags as DME Benefit

 

LDH Informational Bulletin 22-7: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment- Personal Care Services

 

LDH Informational Bulletin 22-4: Louisiana Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal

 

IB 20-5 (Revision) Covid 19 Provider Update

 

DOJ CCM Required Trainings (PDF)

 

IB 22-6 In Lieu of Services Policy (PDF)

 

IB 22-5 Pharmacy Brand Name and Generic Drugs Policy (PDF)

 

Individual Placement Services (IPS) and Personal Care Services (PCS) Chapters are Available (PDF)

 

IB 22-3 LDH Policy for Sinus Procedures (PDF)

 

January 2022 IB 21-2 Common Procedure Coding (PDF)

 

January IB 21-21 Behavioral Health Services in FQHCs and RHCs (PDF)

 

January IB 22-2 Covid 19 Vaccine Administration and Treatment Reimbursement Updates (PDF)

 

January IB LDH Issues Behavioral Health Manual Update (PDF)

2021

New Enrollment Requirements (PDF)

 

Regional Representatives Contact List (PDF)

 

Enrollment Portal Q&A (PDF)

 

IB 20-5: COVID-19 Provider Update (Revised 12/30/2021)

 

Bring Back Louisiana Partners Toolkit

 

ABHLA to Adopt New Forms for PH and BH Prior Authorizations

 

Sterilization and Hysterectomy Policy Notification (PDF)

 

IB19-3 Medicaid Managed Care Provider Issue Resolution (Revised 12/16/2021)

 

IB21-02 NEMT Provider Issue Resolution (Revised 12/16/2021)

 

Out-of-State Inpatient Hospital Claims Submission

 

Social Determinants of Health – Billable and Payable Z Codes

 

SNIP Level Editing

 

Availity Portal Replaces ABHLA Tools on Medicaid Web Portal

 

IB19-3 Medicaid Managed Care Provider Issue Resolution (Revised 12/10/21)

 

Holiday Check Run December 2021/January 2022

 

EBP Capacity and Sustainability Funding

 

IB 21-28: Acts 204 and 433: Providers of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Services

 

LDH – COVID -19 Vaccine Administration in FQHCs and RHCs throughout the Public Health Emergency

 

LDH COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkit for Children Ages 5-11 (Bring Back Louisiana)

 

Care Coordination at Discharge: Follow-Up Appointments

 

Skin Substitutes for Chronic Diabetic Lower Extremity Ulcers

 

How to be Audit-Ready for an ABA Records Audit

 

Holiday Check Run Schedule November 2021

 

LDH - CDC Expands Eligibility of COVID-19 Vaccine to Children Ages 5 to 11

 

TIC Webinar #5: ACEs are Not Destiny

 

LDH Issues IB 20 -5 COVID 19 Provider Update 10/21/2021

 

LDH - Breast Cancer Awareness Webinar

 

IB 15-17: Billing for Specialized Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Dual Eligibles (Revised 10/20/2021)

 

New Language Line PINs for Providers (PDF)

 

Updated Fees for Inpatient Neonatal Critical Care

 

Changes to Behavioral Health Services in FQHCs and RHCs (Revised 10/7/2021)

 

Changes to Behavioral Health Services in FQHCs and RHCs

 

LDH: Plaintiffs Class Action Suit Notice - A.A. et al v. Phillips (PDF)

 

Genetic Counseling Policy (Revised 9/28/2021) (PDF)

 

IB 21-22: Medicaid Dental Benefit Plan Manager Provider Issue Resolution

 

IB 21-16: Durable Medical Equipment Manual Pricing Project for Certain HCPCS Codes (Revised 9/27/2021)

 

LDH: Pfizer Booster Shots Now Available to Adults at Increased Risk

 

Hospital Outpatient Anesthesia and Facility Reimbursement Increase for Dental Treatment (PDF)

 

Aetna and Unite Us BH Convening Session (Shreveport Area) (PDF)

 

ABHLA Partners with Pyx Health to Combat Member Loneliness and Isolation

 

LDH Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Sites

 

Physician Administered Medication Policy

 

Informational Bulletin 20-9: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Personal Care Services (Revised 9/22/2021)

 

TIC Webinar #4: The First 1000 Days Maternal Mental Health (PDF)

 

LDH: Provider Recredentialing Extension (PDF)

 

Physician Administered Drug Pricing and Maximum Limits (PDF)

 

Webinar: Diversity, Equity, and Engagement (DEE) and Historical Trauma (RESCHEDULED) (PDF)

 

Genetic Counseling Policy (PDF)

 

NEMT Provider Issue Resolution (Revised September 08, 2021)

 

New Enrollment Requirements for All ABHLA Providers

 

Informational Bulletin 21-17: Changes to DME, PDHC, Home Health, Rehab and PCS, and Pharmacy due to Tropical Storm Ida (Revised September 10, 2021)

 

Informational Bulletin 21-17: Changes to DME, PDHC, Home Health, Rehab and PCS, and Pharmacy due to Tropical Storm Ida (Revised September 5, 2021)

 

Informational Bulletin 21-17: Changes to DME, PDHC, Home Health, Rehab and PCS, and Pharmacy due to Tropical Storm Ida (Revised September 3, 2021)

 

LDH - OBH Behavioral Health Immediate Resources

 

Tropical Storm IDA - Temporary Policy Changes Effective 8/27/2021

 

Temporary Policy Changes Due to Tropical Storm Ida

 

FAQS Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19 (Updated: 8/23/2021)

 

Genetic Testing for BRCA1/BRCA2 Mutations

 

Cervical Cancer Screening

 

DMEPOS Age Restrictions

 

Screening Mammograms

 

Anesthesia Age Restrictions

 

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Pump Limit

 

PET Scans

 

Prenatal Outpatient Visits

 

Webinar: Diversity, Equity, and Engagement (DEE) and Historical Trauma

 

Oxygen During Hospital Discharge

 

IB 21-16: Durable Medical Equipment Manual Pricing Project for Certain HCPCS Codes

 

LDH Issues IB 20 -5 COVID 19 Provider Update 8/17/2021

 

General Anesthesia and Facility Reimbursement Increase for Dental Treatment Provided in a Hospital Outpatient Setting Revised August 12, 2021

 

Verificación de festividades del día del trabajo

 

IB 21-15: General Anesthesia and Facility Reimbursement Increase for Dental Treatment in a Hospital Outpatient Setting

 

LDH Issues IB 20 -5 COVID 19 Provider Update 8/5/2021

 

August 2021: Enrollee Reassignment

 

July 2021: COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives for Providers

 

IB 21-5: New Louisiana Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal Revised July 28, 2021

 

July 2021: Suicide Prevention Conference

 

July 2021: URGENT (LA HAN): Substantial Increases in COVID-19 Transmission Throughout Louisiana

 

July 2021: Tobacco Cessation During Pregnancy

 

July 2021: Webinar: Trauma-Informed Primary Care

 

June 2021: Healthy Louisiana Open Enrollment Flyer 10/15/21 – 11/30/21

 

June 2021:  Portable X-Ray Policy Notification

 

June 2021:  Vaccines for Children (VFC) Policy Notification

 

June 2021:  CareWebQI Discontinuation – Use Availity Portal for PAs

 

June 2021:  LDH Issues IB 20-5 COVID 19 Provider Update 6/17/2021

 

June 2021:  LDH/OBH Coordinated Crisis System Implementation Plan

 

June 2021:  July 4th, 2021 Holiday Check Run

 

June 2021: Ambulance TIP/Telehealth Billing Guidelines (PDF)

 

June 2021: ABHLA NEMT Issue Resolution (PDF)

 

June 2021: ABHLA Office Relocation (PDF)

 

June 2021: CareWebQI Discontinuation – Use Availity Portal for PAs (PDF)

 

June 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatment Administration Reimbursement Rate Updates (PDF)

 

June 2021: EPSDT Policy Notification (PDF)

 

June 2021: July 4 2021 Holiday Check Run (PDF)

 

June 2021: LDH Issues IB 20-5 COVID 19 Provider Update (PDF)

 

June 2021: LDH/OBH Coordinated Crisis System Implementation Plan (PDF)

 

June 2021: New Louisiana Medicaid Enrollment Portal Q&A (PDF)

 

June 2021: Portable X-Ray Policy Notification (PDF)

 

June 2021: Vaccines for Children (VFC) Policy Notification (PDF)

 

June 2021: Webinar Series: Trauma-Informed Resiliency Oriented Care (PDF)

 

June 2021: Webinar: Solutions for Reducing Growing Overdose and Addiction Rates (PDF)

 

May 2021: Ambulance TIP billing guidelines (PDF)

 

May 2021: Ambulance TIP/Telehealth Billing Guidelines (PDF)

 

May 2021: ConnectCenter Provider Registration - WebConnect Users MUST Take Action (PDF)

 

May 2021: Developmental Screening Webinar Series Flyer (PDF)

 

May 2021: Eviti for Oncology Treatment Plans (PDF)

 

May 2021: Memorial Day 2021 Holiday Check Run (PDF)

 

May 2021: Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Policy (PDF)

 

May 2021: Obstetrical Ultrasound Policy (PDF)

 

May 2021: Standard Service Authorization and Extension Changes

 

May 2021: Unlicensed Provider Education Requirements for CPST and PSR

 

May 2021: Updates to Obstetrical Ultrasound Policy

 

May 2021: Urine Drug Testing Policy Update (PDF)

 

April 2021: Availity Provider Portal for ABHLA Providers (PDF)

 

April 2021: Claims Submission Portal – ConnectCenter Replacing Emdeon (PDF)

 

April 2021: LA HAN Pause on Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Lifted (PDF)

 

April 2021: Temporary Pause on Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine (PDF)

 

April 2021: Unlicensed Provider Education Requirements for CPST and PSR (PDF)

 

March 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Rate Update (PDF)

 

March 2021: EPSDT Notification (PDF)

 

March 2021: Finding a Specialist - Assistance for Providers (PDF)

 

March 2021: LA HAN Louisiana Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to All Essential Workers (PDF)

 

March 2021: Peer Support Specialist Requirements (PDF)

 

March 2021: Pennington Diabetes Clinic - Provider Notice (PDF)

 

March 2021: Vaccine Reimbursement - VFC Notification (PDF)

 

February 2021: BHS Provider Manual Updates (PDF)

 

February 2021: Inpatient Hospital Per Diem Rates (PDF)

 

February 2021: Out of State Hospitals COVID-19 Vaccine Rates (PDF)

 

February 2021: Resuming Outpatient Authorization Renewals (PDF)

 

February 2021: Resumption of Hospital-Based Utilization Management (PDF)

 

January 2021: 2021 Hospital Inpatient Rate Increases (PDF)

 

January 2021: Behavioral Health - Rendering Provider NPI (PDF)

 

January 2021: CPT EM Office Revisions Level of Medical Decision Making (PDF)

 

January 19, 2021: HAN 21-06-Memorandum to Vaccine Providers on non-patient discrimination (PDF)

2020

December 22, 2020: Revision to COVID-19 Testing Payment Methodology (PDF)

 

December 18, 2020: LDH Dental Provider Bulletin (PDF)

 

December 2020: COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ (PDF)

 

December 2020: Pharmacy Prior Authorizations Peer to Peer Review Requests (PDF)

 

November 2020: Assistant Surgeon Payment Reduction (PDF)

 

November 2020: Continued Alignment with LDH Medicaid Services Manuals (PDF)

 

November 2020: Discontinuation of Eviti for Oncology Support (PDF)

 

November 2020: Frequency Limitations/Maximum Units (PDF)

 

November 2020: Multiple Surgeries Payment Reduction/Multiple Procedures Payment Reduction (PDF)

 

Octubre de 26, 2020:HHS Expands Relief Fund Eligibility and Updates Reporting Requirements Provider Memo (PDF)

 

Octubre de 21, 2020:HANS20-45 Update Reporting COVID-19 Results (PDF)

 

Octubre de 2020:Claims Submission - Frequency Codes (PDF)

 

Octubre de 2020:DaVita National Ancillary Agreement (PDF)

 

Octubre de 2020:Duplicate Claims Submission (PDF)

 

Octubre de 2020:Evaluation and Management (E/M) Code Changes (PDF)

 

Octubre de 2020:Footbaths and Soaks (PDF)

 

Octubre de 2020:Outpatient Services Before and After Inpatient Services (PDF)

 

Octubre de 2020:PA Number Format Change (PDF)

 

Octubre de 2020:Third General PRF Distribution Provider Memo (PDF)

 

September 2020: ABHLA Post Payment Review Changes (PDF)

 

September 2020: Behavioral Health Inpatient Services (PDF)

 

September 2020: BH Act 370 (PDF)

 

September 2020: EVV for EPSDT PCS (PDF)

 

September 2020: Federally Qualified Health Centers (PDF)

 

September 2020: NEMT Rates Update (PDF)

 

September 2020: Claims Submission - Portable X-ray (PDF)

 

September 2020: Value-Based Payments Covid-19 Response (PDF)

 

August 2020: ATLAS Shatterproof Addiction Treatment Portal (PDF)

 

August 2020: Pain Management Program Changes (PDF)

 

July 15, 2020: Alignment with LDH Medicaid Serviced Manual (PDF)

 

July 2020: Lousiana Children's Coordinated System of Care (CSoC) (PDF)

 

June 18 2020: NEMT Update (PDF)

 

June 15 2020: BH Notification (PDF)

 

June 2020: Home Health - Billing DME Supplies (PDF)

 

June 2020: Home Health - Billing REV and CPT Codes Reminder (PDF)

 

June 2020: Medical Transport - Hospital-Based Ambulances (PDF)

 

June 2020: Medical Transportation - Out of State Fee Schedule (PDF)

 

June 2020: Medical Transportation - Pick Up Origin (PDF)

 

June 2020: Medical Transportation Same Day Pickups (PDF)

 

June 2020: Provider Taxonomy Code Claims Requirement (PDF)

 

April 30, 2020: COVID-19 Prohibited PPE Billing Provider Memo (PDF)

 

April 30, 2020: FQHC RHC Encounter Code (PDF)

 

April 22, 2020: Memo to psych hospitals and res facilities re COVID-19 (PDF)

 

April 13, 2020: LDH Informational Bulletin Registration (PDF)

 

April 2, 2020: Provider Telemedicine Visits Instructions (PDF)

 

March 30, 2020: 2020 HCPCS and Physician-Administered Drug Reimbursement Updates (PDF)

 

March 30, 2020: Secure web portal claim status education (PDF)

 

March 18, 2020: Communication to MHR Providers (PDF)

 

March 17, 2020: COVID-19 Provider Update (PDF)

 

March 14 2020: COVID-19 NEMT Provider Update (PDF)

 

March 14 2020: COVID-19 Provider Update (PDF)

 

March 12, 2020: COVID-19 Medicaid Provider Update (PDF)

 

March 10, 2020: COVID-19 Medicaid Provider Update (PDF)

 

March 1, 2020: LA Policy Out of State OP CCR (PDF)

 

March 2020: All MCO Provider COVID-19 Telemedicine Billing Education (PDF)

 

March 2020: NCQA Par Pending Credentialing COVID-19 Provider Education (PDF)

 

March 2020: Patient Testing Instructions (PDF)

 

February 20, 2020: Implementation of Authorization for Crisis Intervention (PDF)

 

January 16, 2020: OOS Hospital Reimbursement Changes Notification (PDF)

 

January 9, 2020: LLA Recoupment Notification (PDF)

 

January 2020: Shatterproof Provider Update (PDF)

 

January 2020: Training Application (PDF)

2019

November 15, 2019: SCID Notification (PDF)

 

Octubre de 17, 2019:Member Coverage Ending Notification (PDF) 

 

Octubre de 16, 2019:Shatterproof Provider Update (PDF) 

 

September 25, 2019: BH SE Modifier Rescind Notification (PDF)

 

September 3, 2019: Updated Pediatric Day Health Care Prior Authorization Checklist (PDF)

 

August 2, 2019: BH SE Modifier Denials Notification (PDF)

 

July 1, 2019: Member Assignment and Attribution Policy (PDF)

 

May 24, 2019: Provider Bulletin (PDF)

 

May 9, 2019: SCA Network Notification (PDF)

 

April 22, 2019: DME Date Span Billing Clarification (PDF)

 

April 15, 2019: DMELA Proprietary Fee Schedule (PDF) 

 

April 10, 2019: ImCal Request for Letter of Interest 2019 (PDF)

 

April 2019: Initiation and Engagement of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Treatment (IET) (PDF)

 

April 2019: Tribal Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment (PDF)

 

April 2019: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use disorders (PDF) 

 

March 22, 2019: New Requirements for ASAM Level Triage Assessment (PDF)

 

March 21, 2019: Electric Breast Pump Request Form (PDF)

 

March 11, 2019: EBP Credentialing Documents Request (PDF)

 

March 8, 2019: HPA 18-7 Revised (PDF)

 

March 2019: Admission Criteria By ASAM Level (PDF)

 

February 3, 2019: HCPCS Fee Schedule (PDF)

 

January 17, 2019: Tracking of Evidence-Based Practices (PDF)

 

January 17, 2019: Update and Clarification - 2019 ABA CPT Codes (PDF)

 

January 11, 2019: Act 582BHS PM Update Blast (PDF)

 

January 11, 2019: Newly Posted Sterilization Form Blast (PDF)

2015

Stay up to date with all the policies and procedures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Stay up to date with all the policies and procedures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

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