AHCCCS Encounter Keys Newsletter

Encounter Keys is a periodic supplement to the Encounter Manual containing updates and system changes.

Note: Information provided in PDF files.

2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000

2010 Editions

July/August 2010 [62KB]

  • NUBC Code Changes
  • "Doc Talk", Proper Use of the 59 Modifier
  • System Updates
    • Correction from CMS
    • Physician Fee Schedule
    • County Code
    • NICU Level II Tier
    • Code Updates
    • PCV-13 Coverage
    • Modifiers
    • Potential PBM Reporting Error
    • Exit Description Change
    • Edit Updates

May/June 2010 [56KB]

  • Edit Status
  • Denied Edits
  • H320 - Header Approved Does Not Match Line Approved
  • Therapy Only Nursing Facility and Home Health Agency Billing
  • NICU Level II Tier
  • Category of Service (COS)
  • PCV-13 COVERAGE
  • Encounter Submission Tracking Report (ESTR)
  • HPV Changes in Coverage - Age Limits

March/April 2010 [100KB]

  • Dates of Service
  • Rates
  • Encounter Edit Status Report
  • Edits
  • Edit Status Change from Pend to Deny
  • Age Change
  • Refer File 02 and Refer File 03 Layout
  • System Updates

January/February 2010 [78KB]

  • CMS Changes to Consultation Codes for Medicare Beneficiaries
  • Encounter File Processing Schedule
  • Instructions for Signing on to the AHCCCS PMMIS System
  • Edit Status Change from Pend to Deny
  • Quarterly Financial Reconciliation File
  • Billing H1N1
  • Interest & Discounts
  • System Updates

Contact

Encounter Unit staff is available Monday through Friday (excluding State holidays) to assist contractors in resolving encounter errors or to research specific encounter issues. Pended or adjudicated encounter assistance, or training may be requested via the AHCCCSEncounters@azahcccs.gov e-mail address. Questions regarding validation and/or translation should be submitted to the AHCCCSTIEncounters@azahcccs.gov e-mail address.