Issue Date	Contents

December PDF version HTML version	Selecting Electronic Payments is Easy, Convenient Conversion of AHCCCS IDs Occurring Throughout December 2004 Vaccines for Children Program

October/November PDF version HTML version	Change in Fee-For-Service Prior Authorization (PA) requirement for Medical Supplies, Durable Equipment and Orthotic/Prosthetic Devices Family Planning Covered Services AHCCCS has reviewed the Family Planning codes Electronic Remit Available on Web SOC Information AHCCCS Has a New Policy/Training Supervisor Rates for Nursing Facilities and HCBS Updated AHCCCS Covers FluMist

August PDF version	HealthCare Connect to Assist Maricopa County Residents with Health Care Needs Communication Center Changes Hours Selecting Electronic Payments Is Easy, Convenient Providers Urged To Prepare Educational Materials For FES Members AHCCCS Has A New Claims Administrator Electronic Remit Available on Web

July PDF version HTML version	AHCCCS to Initiate TPL Verification Project Selecting Electronic Payments is Easy, Convenient AHCCCS Updates Selected DME Rates DOC AHCCCS-Eligible Offender Claims Must be Completed Correctly

June PDF version HTML version	New Legislation Requires AHCCCS to Adjust Fee-for-Service Outpatient Hospital Payments Letter Clarifies HIPAA Privacy Misconceptions New Code Approved for Stretcher Van Mileage Dentists Must Enter ID in Correct Field on ADA Form Communications Center Changes Hours First 3 Digits of UB-92 Dx Code Must Match Authorization Admit, Discharge Hours Not Required on Outpatient Claims

May PDF version HTML version	U.S. District Court Halts Higher Co-Pays First 3 Digits of UB-92 Dx Code Must Match Authorization Provider Participation to be Terminated for Inactivity Fee Schedule Update to Impact Residency Program Communications Center Changes Hours of Operation AHCCCS Transmitting $5 Million in Electronic Payments

April PDF version HTML version	AHCCCS Revises FFS Physician Fee Schedule Providers Should Use Web to Check Claim Status Admit, Discharge Hours Not Required on Outpatient Claims Providers Urged to Cooperate with Documentation Requests Fee-for-Service Hospice Rates Adjusted Paper Claims Must be Sent to Correct P.O. Box Electronic Claims Submitters Should Not Send Paper Claim with Requested Documentation Electronic Reimbursement Tops $5 Million AHCCCS Approves New Blood Lead Screening Procedure Revised EPSDT Tracking Forms Available on Web Rate for H0031 Increases; Coverage of H2000 to End IHS Facilities Must Use Web, IVR to Verify Eligibility Routine, Diagnostic Prenatal Service Not Covered for FES Provider Registration Materials Available on Web

March PDF version HTML version	Providers May E-Mail Questions to Claims Revised EPSDT Tracking Forms Available on Web AHCCCS Offers Electronic Reimbursement Rate for H0031 to Increase; Coverage of H2000 to End IHS Facilities Must Use Web, IVR to Verify Eligibility Routine, Diagnostic Prenatal Service Not Covered for FES Provider Registration Documents on Web

February PDF version HTML version	KidsCare Premiums Increase for Some Families IHS Facilities Must Use Web, IVR to Verify Eligibility AHCCCS to Offer Electronic Reimbursement Routine Diagnostic Prenatal Service Not Covered for FES Dental Billing Requirements for IHS, Non-IHS Providers Outlined Provider Registration Documents on Web

January PDF version HTML version Vendor Authorization Form [PDF]	AHCCCS to Offer Electronic Reimbursement Support for NSF Format to End February 29 AHCCCS Receives Grant from CMS to Participate In Payment Accuracy Measurement Pilot Project AHCCCS Covers FluMist for Three-Month Period AHCCCS Approves Billing IUDs with HCPCS Codes Nursing Facility Per Diem Rates to Increase 4%

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