Authorization Grid Detail, Effective February 1, 2020 Form
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Medicaid, Child Health Plus and HealthierLife (HARP) Authorization Grid FIDELIS CARE AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS Benefit/Service Detail SERVICES AND PROCEDURES WHICH REQUIRE AUTHORIZATION EFFECTIVE 02/01/2020
I. Out of Network: Any Medicaid, CHP and HealthierLife service provided by a non- participating provider/facility/physician requires authorization.
II. Inpatient Admissions: All inpatient admissions require an authorization. Fidelis Care does not require authorization of emergency room services or any emergent service required to provide stabilization of an emergent condition. Fidelis Care does require authorization of post stabilization services and inpatient admissions after emergency room services are completed. All facility admissions are reviewed for medical necessity.
A. All acute inpatient facility services - benefits are unlimited when medically necessary.
B. Inpatient Rehabilitation Services: (acute, sub-acute and skilled nursing rehabilitation) require prior authorization.
1. Medical rehabilitation can be completed at an acute or sub-acute level of care.Inpatient substance abuse rehabilitation requires prior authorization.
C. Transplants: All solid organ and bone marrow / tissue transplants require authorization at the time of the transplant evaluation.
Includes but not limited to: 32850-32856, 33930-33945, 38204-38215, 38230-38242, 44133- 44136, 47133-47147, 48160, 48550-48556, 50300-50380, 50547, 65710-65757.D. Breast Cancer Surgery Centers:
Fidelis Care Medicaid members must receive mastectomy and lumpectomy procedure associated with a breast cancer diagnosis, at high volume facilities. This link provides information regarding New York State policies.http://www.nyhealth.gov/health_care/medicaid/quality/surgery/cancer/breast/.
E. OASAS Licensed Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Effective 01/01/2020: Inpatient detoxification, inpatient rehabilitation and inpatient residential treatment services (Inpatient SUD) provided by facilities in New York State that are licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by OASAS and participating in Fidelis Care’s provider network are not subject to prior authorization review by Fidelis Care. In addition, Inpatient SUD services are not subject to concurrent utilization review during the first twenty-eight (28) days of the inpatient admission, provided that the facility notifies Fidelis Care of the inpatient admission and the initial treatment plan within two (2) business days of the admission. The facility may fax or email the OASAS Appendix A Notification
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NYM, CHP and HealthierLife 2 V20.1-2/1/2020 Form and OASAS LOCADTR Medical Necessity Tool to 646-829-1421 or LOCADTR@fideliscare.org. All Inpatient SUD services require facilities to perform daily clinical review of the patient. This does not require a facility to conduct a LOCADTR concurrent review module every day. In addition, all Inpatient SUD facilities must periodically consult with Fidelis Care starting on or just prior to the fourteenth (14th) day of treatment to ensure that the facilities are using the LOCADTR tool to ensure that the inpatient treatment is medically necessary for the patient. Inpatient SUD services may be subject to utilization review after the 28th day from admission or upon discharge using the LOCADTR clinical review tool. Prior to the member’s discharge, facilities must provide the member and Fidelis Care with a written discharge plan as determined using the LOCADTR clinical review tool. Further, prior to discharge, facilities must indicate to Fidelis Care whether the services included in the discharge plan are secured or determined to be reasonably available. All services may be reviewed retrospectively to assess the clinical necessity of the care.
Facilities that are outside of New York State, facilities that are not licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by OASAS, and facilities that are outside of Fidelis Care’s provider network, continue to be required to request prior authorization review for Inpatient SUD services. All Inpatient SUD services provided by such facilities are subject to concurrent review throughout the admission.
Providers with questions regarding these changes are encouraged to call Fidelis Care, during regular business hours, at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547), extension 16072 for Behavioral Health.
F. Elective Surgical Procedures:
Many surgical and medical procedures which are completed within 24 hours will not be
approved at an in-patient level of care. These same services when billed as an out-patient level
of care do not require authorization if performed within the Fidelis Care network. Such
procedures include, but are not limited to, laparoscopic procedures, and thyroid surgery if
completed within 24 hours from the onset of surgery.
The link provides a list of inpatient only procedures:
List of Inpatient Only Procedures
G. Orthopedic Surgical Procedures and Spinal Surgical Procedures, performed
in both inpatient and outpatient settings, require prior authorization for dates of service
beginning 10/1/2019. Effective for dates of service rendered on or after 12/23/19, prior
authorization has been delegated to TurningPoint Healthcare Solutions, LLC. For a list of codes
requiring prior authorization, click here.
H. OMH Licensed Inpatient Mental Health Treatment Effective 01/01/2020: Inpatient mental health treatment for members under age 18 provided by OMH licensed hospitals in New York State that are participating in Fidelis Care’s provider network are not subject to prior authorization review by Fidelis Care. Fidelis Care will not conduct concurrent utilization review during the first 14 days of inpatient admissions provided that the facility: i) notifies Fidelis Care of both the admission and the initial treatment plan within two business days of the admission by completing the OMH developed “Two-Day Notification and Initial Treatment Plan” form and submitting
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it
to
Fidelis
Care
by
fax
(718-896-1784),
or
by
email
to
MentalHealthAdmission@fideliscare.org; ii) performs daily clinical review of the
patient, and iii) participates in periodic consultation with Fidelis Care to ensure that the
facility is using the evidence-based and peer reviewed clinical review criteria utilized by
Fidelis Care which is approved by OMH and appropriate to the age of the patient to ensure
medical necessity. All services may be reviewed retrospectively using the clinical review
criteria of the plan which is approved by the office of mental health.
Inpatient mental health services provided to members age 18 and older require prior
authorization review by Fidelis Care and are subject to concurrent review throughout the
admission. Out-of-State and Out-of-Network providers continue to be required to request prior
authorization review for inpatient mental health treatment for members of all ages. All inpatient
mental health services provided by such facilities are subject to concurrent review throughout the
admission. Providers with questions regarding these changes are encouraged to call Fidelis Care,
during regular business hours, at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547), extension 16072 for
Behavioral Health.
III.
Outpatient surgery: The following services require prior authorization:
A. Bariatric surgery: 43770-43775, S2083
B Blepharoplasty: 15820-15823
C. Breast reconstruction: 11920-11971, 19300, 19316-19342, 19355, 19370-19396
D. Skin surgery and other dermatological procedures: The auth requirement for many skin surgery treatments and repairs has been removed if performed in the office or outpatient facility (POS 11 and 22). The following codes will continue to require authorization if completed as ambulatory surgery (POS 24): 10040, 11300- 11313, 11400 - 11471, 11721 Only the following codes continue to require authorization for any place of service: 11200- 11201, 11719, 15769-15829, 17340-17999 E. Services for the following codes performed in freestanding ambulatory surgery centers billing with bill type 0831 require an authorization (10060, 11100, 11900 and 17000, 20600, 20605, and 20610). Note: CPT code 20610 is non-covered when billed with one of the following diagnosis codes: M17.0, M17.10-M17.12, M17.2, M17.20-M17.32, M17.4, M17.5, M17.9 F. Ear repair and ear piercing: 69300 and 69090 G. Eyelid & ocular surgery: 65760-65771, 65772-65775, 66987-66988, 67900-67911 H. Abdominoplasty, lipectomy, panniculectomy: 15830-15839, 15847, 15876-15879 I. Reduction mammoplasty: 19300, 19318 J. Facial cosmetic, septoplasty, rhinoplasty: 21120-21296, 30400-30450, 30460, 30465-30520, 30620-30802, 30999, 31298, C9749, Q2028 K. Vascular procedures i.e. vein stripping, ligation, ablation and sclerotherapy: 36465-36466, 36468-36479, 36482-36483, 37718-37785, and 37241-37244. L. Gender reassignment surgery: 55970, 55980 M. Sinuplasty: 31295, 31296, 31297 N. Spinal Surgery: 20932, 20933, 20934, 22867-22870, 62380. O. Esophageal sphincter augmentation: 43284 P. Certain outpatient orthopedic and spinal surgical procedures require prior authorization for dates of service beginning 10/1/2019. Effective for dates of service rendered on or after 12/23/19, prior authorization has been delegated to TurningPoint Healthcare Solutions, LLC. Refer to Section II – item # G above. For a list of codes requiring prior authorization, click
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IV.
Behavioral Health - Outpatient services
The authorization requirement has been removed from all outpatient behavioral health
services except the following, which will continue to require authorization: A. Psychological/Neuropsychological Testing: 96116, 96121, 96130, 96131, 96132, 96133, 96136, 96137, 96138, 96139, 96146. Authorization is required: All requests should be submitted on the Psychological/Neuropsychological testing request form.
B. Developmental Pediatric Testing:
96112, 96113. Authorization is required. Note: 96110 is a non-covered service
C. Outpatient ECT: 90870
D. Partial Hospitalization (Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse) Rate Codes 4349, 4350, 4351, 4352, 4353, 4354, 4355, 4356, 4357, 4358, 4359, 4360, 4361, 4362, 4363, Revenue code 912, 913. HCPCS code H0035 and S9484 Requests for members under 21 can be made by email chmmc@fideliscare.org, fax, (347) 690- 7362 or by calling 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) and following the prompts for Children’s Medicaid. E. Intensive Outpatient Treatment No prior authorization needed for first seven days of service; additional service days do require authorization Revenue code 905, 906, or 912, CPT code 90899, S9480, HCPCS code H2013
F. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The State has expanded benefits for CHP members with ASD to include increased case management services, certain DME items to assist speech performance, and Applied Behavioral Analysis, a form of enhanced behavioral modification.
- Authorization is required for DME speech generation equipment.
- Authorization is required from Behavioral Health for Applied Behavioral Analysis. Attestation of the diagnosis of ASD must be provided, at the time of request, by a licensed physician or psychologist. G. Mental Health Continuing Day Treatment (H2012): the first 7 service days do not require authorization; additional service days do require authorization. Requests for members ages 18-20 can be made by email chmmc@fideliscare.org, fax, (347) 690- 7362 or by calling 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) and following the prompts for Children’s Medicaid. H. Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS): H2018, H2019 Requests for members ages 18-20 can be made by email chmmc@fideliscare.org, fax, (347) 690- 7362 or by calling 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) and following the prompts for Children’s Medicaid. I. Assertive Community Treatment (ACT): H0040 Requests for members ages 18-20 can be made by email chmmc@fideliscare.org, fax, (347) 690- 7362 or by calling 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) and following the prompts for Children’s Medicaid. J. Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Treatment (IPRT): H2012 K. Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Treatment: S9480 no prior authorization needed for first seven days of service; additional service days do require authorization. L. Opioid Treatment Program Services: the first 30 service days do not require authorization; additional service days do require authorization M. Outpatient Substance Use disorder Rehabilitation Services: the first 14 service days do not require authorization; additional service days do require authorization.
NYM, CHP and HealthierLife 5 V20.1-2/1/2020 N. The following additional services are available if determined to be eligible through enrollment in the adult HealthierLife plan and in conjunction with an evidence based assessment. These services are categorized as adult Home and Community Based Services HCBS:
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation; H2017
- Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST); H0036
- Habilitation and Residential Support Services; T2017
- Empowerment Services (Peer Supports); H0038
- Short Term Crisis Respite; (No prior auth required for access; auth required before 72 hours of stay); H0045
- Intensive Crisis Respite; H0045
- Family Support and Training; H2014
- Pre-Vocational Services: T2015
- Transitional Employment; T2019
- Supported Employment; H2023, H2025
- Education Support Services; T2013
- Provider Travel Supplement; A0160 O. Children and Family Treatment & Support Services (CFTSS) Effective 1/1/2019, three Children and Family Treatment and Support Services became available to Medicaid recipients under age 21 who meet medical necessity criteria. The three services are as follows:
- OLP - Other Licensed Practitioner (90791, H0004, H2011, 90882)
- CPST – Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (H0036)
- PSR- Psychosocial Rehabilitation (H2017) Effective 7/1/19, an additional CFTSS will be available to Medicaid recipients under age 21:
- FPSS- Family Peer Support Services (H0038) Effective 1/1/20, two additional CFTSS will be available in Medicaid to recipients under age 21:
- YPSS – Youth Peer Supports and Services (H0038)
CI – Crisis Intervention (H2001, S9484, S9485) There is no prior authorization or concurrent review for Crisis Intervention. For all other CFTSS, Fidelis Care will not conduct prior authorization review for the first 3 visits, however, concurrent review is required prior to the 4th visit. Providers must submit the CFTSS Authorization Request Form by email or fax, (347) 690-7362 prior to the 4th visit. Providers may also contact Fidelis by telephone at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) and follow the prompts.
P. Children’s BH Carve-In: Effective 7/1/19
Name of Service Authorization Requirement Age Requirement Medicaid Benefit Status (New or Previously covered) Medicaid -SSI Benefit Status
(New, Previously covered, Carve-In) OMH designated Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) Clinic Services None Under 19 New New OMH Outpatient Services None Under 21 Previously covered New
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Psychiatric Services
None
Under 21
Previously
covered
New
Psychological
Services
None
Under 21
Previously
covered
New
Partial
Hospitalization
Program
Prior Auth,
Concurrent
Review
Under 21
New
New
Assertive
Community
Treatment (ACT)
Prior Auth,
Concurrent
Review
18-20
New
New
Continuing Day
Treatment
Prior Auth,
Concurrent
Review
18-20
New
New
Personalized
Recovery Oriented
Services (PROS)
Prior Auth,
Concurrent
Review
18-20
New
New
Inpatient Psychiatric
Services
Prior Auth,
Concurrent
Review
Under 21
Previously
covered
New
Comprehensive
Psychiatric
Emergency Program
None
Under 21
Previously
covered
New
Outpatient – Clinic
None
Under 21
New
New
Outpatient –
Rehabilitation
Programs
Concurrent
Under 21
New
New
Opioid Treatment
Program Services
Concurrent
Under 21
New
New
Chemical
Dependence
Inpatient
Rehabilitative
Services
Prior,
Concurrent
Under 21
Previously
covered
New
Requests for services listed above for members under age 21 can be made by email chmmc@fideliscare.org, fax (347) 690-7362 or by calling 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) and following the prompts for Children’s Medicaid.
Q. Children’s Home and Community Based Services, Effective 10/1/19: The following additional services are available to members age 20 and younger, if determined to be HCBS-eligible by a Health Home or the Children and Youth Evaluation Service (C- YES): Community Habilitation Day Habilitation Caregiver/Family Support and Services Community Self Advocacy Training and Support Prevocational Services - must be age 14 and older
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Supported Employment - must be age 14 and older
Respite Services (Planned Respite and Crisis Respite)
Palliative Care
Environmental Modifications
Vehicle Modifications
Adaptive and Assistive Equipment
Youth Peer Support Services and Training
Crisis Intervention
Requests for services listed above for members under age 21 can be made by email SMChildrensHCBS@fideliscare.org, fax (347) 690-7362 or by calling 1-888-FIDELIS (1- 888-343-3547) and following the prompts for Children’s Medicaid.
V. Outpatient and DME Services: The following services require prior authorization: A. Diagnostic testing
- Sleep Studies, including Home Sleep Studies
- Breast Cancer testing (BRCA) and other Genetic Testing (Note: Authorization is not required for CPT 81220, 81329 and 81336. CPT 81220 has a lifetime limit of 1. CPT 81329 and 81336 have a combined limit of 1 per lifetime.)
- Wireless Capsule Endoscopy (91110, 91111)
Gastroenterology Procedures – The following procedures require authorization if
performed in POS 19 and 22 when there is an office-based or ambulatory surgery center available to provide the service: 43235, 43239, 43248, 45378, 45380, 45384, 45385, 46255, 46260, and 46270. Authorization is not required for these services when performed in POS 11 or 24.B. Durable Medical Equipment: DME coverage information is available in the Medicaid DME Program Manual at:
https://www.emedny.org/ProviderManuals/DME/index.aspx
For Medicaid, supplies and disposable items are covered by Fidelis Care.
Disposable items and supplies are not covered by Fidelis Care CHP lines of business. Sections 4.1 to 4.3 in the DME Manual describe the specific codes for Supplies that are covered and do not require authorization. For MLTC members only, the following supply codes require authorization: A4335, A4554, T4521-T4524, T4529, T4530, T4533, T4535, T4537, T4539, T4540, T4543 (*note this authorization requirement is effective 4/1/16) DME items for which Fidelis Care requires authorization
Benefit limits as defined in the Medicaid DME Program Manual apply.C. Home Health Care: Home care approvals are based on the medical need for
skilled services.
- Personal Care Services for Medicaid and Managed Long Term Care (MLTC-Fidelis Care at Home and MAP). All services require authorization and use of the following codes:
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Codes and Rates Effective up to 03/31/2018
Codes and Rates Effective 04/01/2018 & forward
Service
Description
Previous
HCPCS
Code
Previous
Service
Billing
Units
→
New
HCPCS
Code
New Service
Billing Units
Contract Note
Regarding
Change
Nursing
Assessment
including PRI &
Intense cases
T1001
Per Visit
T1001 Per Visit No code or rate change Level I (housekeeping) T1019 Per 15 mins
S5130U1 Per 15 mins Code change only Level II T1020 Hourly Code
T1019U1 Per 15 mins Code and unit change Nursing Supervision G0162 One per visit
G0162 One per visit No code or rate change
- Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) is a Medicaid and MLTC benefit and requires an authorization.
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance services (CDPAS) is a benefit for Medicaid and Medicare and requires authorization.
D. Hospice: Effective October 1, 2013, Hospice requests for Medicaid members should
be submitted to Fidelis Care. CHP requests also should continue to be submitted to
Fidelis Care. For Medicaid members enrolled in Hospice prior to October 1, 2013,
the services will be covered by Medicaid FFS until member is no longer enrolled in
Hospice.E. Imaging Studies: The services below require authorization:
- The first 4 OB ultrasounds can be performed without an authorization. Five or more ultrasounds for a normal pregnancy (dx code Z32.01, Z33.1, Z34.00-Z34.03, Z34.80- Z34.83, Z34.9-Z34.93)) require authorization. OB ultrasounds for a high risk pregnancy (dx code O09.00-O09.03, O09.1-O09.13, O09.211-O09.213, O09.219, O09.291- O09.293-O09.299-O09.33, O09.40-O09.43, O09.511-O09.513, O09.519, O09.521- O09.523, O09.529, O09.611-O09.613, O09.619, O09.621-O09.623, O09.629, O09.70- O09.73, O09.811-O09.813, O09.819, O09.821-O09.823, O09.829, O09.891-O09.893, O09.899-O09.93, O36.80X0-O36.80X5, O36.80X9) do not require authorization.
- Radiology services require prior authorization through eviCore healthcare. A full list of CPT codes can be found at https://www.evicore.com/healthplan/fideliscare.
- DXA Scans:
Authorization is not required when the following services are billed: a. Women age > 65: one 77080 or 77081 every two years when accompanied by diagnosis code Z13.820) b. Men age > 70: one 77080 or 77081 every two years when accompanied by diagnosis code: Z13.820)
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c. Women age 51-64 years: one 77080 or 77081 every two years when accompanied by
any of the diagnosis codes on the attached list.
d. Men age 51-69 years: one 77080 or 77081 every two years when accompanied by
any of the diagnosis codes on the attached list:
Requests for either CPT code for any other age group or any other diagnosis will
require authorization.
F. Effective 10/1/2019, Outpatient Therapy, including services rendered in the home:
Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Therapy (ST): all
services performed by a therapy provider after the initial evaluation will require prior
authorization through National Imaging Associates (NIA). Excludes PT, OT, ST performed in
an Inpatient setting, Emergency Room, Skilled Nursing Facility, or during an Observation
stay.)
Services rendered on or after 10/1/2019, require prior authorization*
*PT, OT, and ST initial evaluations do not require a prior authorization. However, all other billed procedure codes, even if performed on the same date as the initial evaluation date, will require authorization prior to billing.
Non-Therapy Providers (MD, DO, DPM, etc.) should request prior authorization for all services after the initial evaluation directly through Fidelis Care.
The Medicaid and MLTC benefit is limited to 20 visits per member for Occupational and
Speech Therapy per calendar year, and effective 7/1/18, 40 visits for Physical therapy
beginning with the calendar year 2018. There is no visit limit for CHP. Services received at
home are not included in this restriction.G. Podiatry Services:
Authorization is not required for podiatric services rendered to members with a confirmed
diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus. The Diabetes diagnosis must be included on the claim when
services are billed. Podiatric services to members without a diagnosis of diabetes do require
authorization. For DME and orthotic codes in which authorization is required, Podiatrists will
require authorization even when supplied in the office, regardless of member diagnosis.H. Therapeutic Services:
- Phototherapy (96567, 96573-96574, 96900, 96910, 96912, 96913, 96920)
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Pain Management Codes (i.e. injections, TENS, therapeutic services):
20526, 20550-20553, 21073, 27096, 62263-62264, 62273, 62280-62282, 62290, 62310- 62311, 62318-62319, 62320- 62327, 62370, 64400-64530, 64553-64595, 64600-64640, C1823, C9752, C9753 (for non-orthopedists only). - The following services are not covered for members with a diagnosis of Low Back Pain: a. Prolotherapy; b. Therapeutic facet joint steroid injections in the lumbar and sacral regions with or without CT fluoroscopic image guidance; c. Therapeutic injections of steroids into intervertebral discs; and d. Continuous or intermittent traction.
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- Topical oxygen requires prior authorization.
- Radiation Therapy services require prior authorization through eviCore healthcare. A full list of CPT codes can be found at https://www.evicore.com/healthplan/fideliscare.
Ambulatory continuous glucose monitoring: 95249. I. Long Term Home Health Care Services
Medical Social Services (S9127) and Home Delivered Meals (S5170) are covered with an authorization for Medicaid Managed Care enrollees who have transitioned from the Medicaid Fee-for-Services Long Term Home Health Care Program (LTHHCP) and were in receipt of these services at the time of transition into Medicaid Managed Care.J.
Adult Day Health Care/AIDS Adult Day Health Care (ADHC/AADHC)Authorization is required for any new ADHC/AADHC patient. Prior authorization is
also required for the initial assessment, up to two visits. Members already enrolled in an ADHC/AADHC program as of 8/1/13 may remain in their current care plan for up to 90 days. Requests for continuation of services beyond that time period will be reviewed for medical necessity.K. DME and pharmaceutical treatment for Erectile Dysfunction (note: these items
and services are not covered for registered sex offenders): 54360, 54400-54402, 54405, L7900L. Telehealth
Authorization is required for G2010 and G2012.VI. Counseling Services A. Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) Members are allowed 10 hours/20 units in a continuous 6-month period. These services must be provided by certified providers and no longer require authorization. Services are covered when billed with codes G0108 and G0109
B. Asthma Self-Management Training (ASMT): Asthma self-management training services may be provided in individual sessions, or in group sessions of no more than eight patients. Authorization is not required for codes S9441, S9445, S9446, 98960-98962 when billed with diagnosis codes J45x
Members, including pregnant women, with newly diagnosed asthma or with asthma and a medically complex condition (such as an exacerbation of asthma, poor asthma control, diagnosis of a complication, etc.) will be allowed up to ten (10) hours of ASMT during a continuous six- month period. Members with asthma who are medically stable may receive up to one (1) hour of ASMT during a continuous six-month period.C. Smoking Cessation Counseling (SCC): Billing for Medicaid members must meet the following criteria. No authorization is required.
Smoking cessation counseling will be reimbursed for up to 8 visits per calendar year using the sum of codes 99406 and 99407, and billed ONLY with DX code F17.200, F17.201, F17.210, F17.211, F17.220, F17.221, F17.290, F17.291.
VII. New Technology/Experimental Treatment: Prior authorization is required and based on medical necessity.
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VIII. Services provided by outside vendors
A. Orthodontic services are available for Medicaid members under age 21. Services require
prior authorization by DentaQuest 1-800-516-9615.
B. Vision: Prior authorizations by Davis Vision 1-800-601-3383
C. Transportation Provider Manual (PDF)
IX.
Pharmacy:
For quarterly updates to the formulary please check the website at:
https://www.fideliscare.org/Provider/Provider-Resources/Pharmacy-Services
A. Enteral Therapy-HCPCS codes B4034-B4162 describe the available enteral formulas or
disposable items that require authorization.
Benefit applies to:
1) Tube-fed individuals who can only obtain nutrition through a tube, 2) Individuals with inborn
metabolic disorders requiring specific nutritional formulas not available through any other
means, 3) Children under age 21 who require medical formulas due to mitigating growth and
development factors. 4) Adults with a diagnosis of HIV infection, AIDS, or HIV-related
illness, or other disease or condition, who are oral-fed, and who
(a) require supplemental nutrition, demonstrate documented compliance with an
appropriate medical and nutritional plan of care, and have a body mass index (BMI)
under 18.5 as defined by the Centers for Disease Control, up to 1,000 calories per day; or
(b) require supplemental nutrition, demonstrate documented compliance with an
appropriate medical and nutritional plan of care, and have a body mass index under 22 as
defined by the Centers for Disease Control and a documented, unintentional weight loss
of 5 percent or more within the previous 6 month period, up to 1,000 calories per day; or
(c) require total nutritional support, have a permanent structural limitation that prevents
the chewing of food, and the placement of a feeding tube is medically contraindicated.
Pharmacy supplies do not require an authorization (supplies not covered for CHP, please refer to benefit plan).
B. These codes require authorization (with the exception of B4088). Please submit prior authorization requests to our Pharmacy Team electronically via fax (e-fax) to: 1-877- 533-2405.
C9054 lefamulin (Xenleta)
C9047 caplacizumab-yhdp (Cablivi)
C9055 brexanolone,
G0516 insertion of implant
G0517 removal of implant
G0518 removal / reinsert implant
J0129
abatacept (Orencia)
J0135
adalimumab (Humira)
J0178
aflibercept (Eylea)
J0179 brolucizumab-dbll
J0180
algalsidase beta (Fabrazyme)
J0200
alatrofloxacin
J0205
alglucerase
J0215
alefacept (Amevive)
J0220
alglucosidase alfa (Myozyme)
J0221
alglucosidase alfa (Lumizyme)
J0222 patisiran (Onpattro)
J0256
alpha 1-prot inhib NOS
J0257
alpha 1-prot inhib (Glassia)
J0270
alprostadil (Prostin VR)
J0275
alprostadil sup (Muse)
J0401
aripiprazole ER inj (Abilify
Maintena)
J0490
belimumab (Benlysta)
J0517
benralizumab (Fasenra)
J0565
bezlotoxumab (Zinplava)
J0567
cerliponase alfa (Brineura)
J0570
buprenorph impl (Probuphine)
J0584
burosumab-twza (Crysvita)
J0585
onabotulin tox A (Botox)
J0586
abobotulin tox A (Dysport)
J0587
rimabotulin tox B (Myobloc)
J0588
incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin)
J0593
lanadelumab-flyo (Takhzyro)
J0596
c1 est inhib rec (Ruconest)
J0597
c1 est inhib hum (Berinert)
J0598
c1 est inhib hum (Cinryze)
J0599
c1 est inhib hum (Haegarda)
J0638
canakinumab (Ilaris)
J0706
caffeine citrate inj
J0717
certolizumab pego (Cimzia)
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J0725
chorionic gonadotropin
J0775
collagenase clostrid histol
J0800
corticotropin (HP Acthar)
J0841
crotalidae F(ab')2 (equine)
J0885
epoetin alpha, non-ESRD
(Epogen, Procrit)
J0887
epoetin beta, ESRD (Mircera)
J0888
epoetin beta, non-ESRD
(Mircera)
J0897
denosumab (Prolia, Xgeva)
J1071
testosterone cypionate
J1096
dexamethasone ophthalmic
insert (Dextenza)
J1290
ecallantide (Kalbitor)
J1300
eculizomab (Soliris)
J1301
edaravone (Radicava)
J1303
ravulizumab (Ultomiris)
J1322
elosulfase alfa (Vimizim)
J1325
epoprostenol (Flolan, Veletri)
J1428
eteplirsen (Exondy)
J1438
etanercept (Enbrel)
J1442
filgrastim (Neupogen)
J1454
fosnetupitant 235mg /
palonosetron 0.25mg (Akynzeo)
J1459
immune glob (Privigen)
J1460
gamma glob (GamaSTAN)
J1555
immune glob (Cuvitru)
J1556
immune glob (Bivigam)
J1557
immune glob (Gammaplx)
J1559
immune glob (Hizentra)
J1560
immune glob over 10cc
(Gamastan)
J1561
immue glob (Gamunex-C,
Gammaked)
J1562
immune glob (Vivaglobin)
J1566
immune glob powder
J1568
IVIG (Octagam)
J1569
IVIG (Gammagard)
J1572
IVIG (Flebogamma)
J1575
immune glob / hyaluronidase
(Hyqvia)
J1595
glatiramer 20 mg
J1599
immune glob (Panzyga)
J1602
golimumab (Simponi Aria)
J1628
guselkumab (Tremfya)
J1740
ibandronate (Boniva)
J1742
ibutilide (Corvert)
J1743
idursulfase (Elaprase)
J1745
infliximab (Remicade)
J1746
ibalizumab-uiyk (Trogarzo)
J1786
imiglucerase (Cerezyme)
J1826
interferon beta-1a 30 mcg
(Avonex) J1830 interferon beta-1b 0.25 mg
(Betaseron, Extavia)
J1835
itraconazole
J1930
lanreotide (Somatuline)
J1931
laronidase (Aldurazyme)
J1950
leuprolide acet (Lupron Depot)
J2170
mecasermin Increlex)
J2182
mepolizumab (Nucala)
J2323
natalilzumab (Tysabri)
J2326
nusinersen (Spinraza)
J2350
ocrelizumab (Ocrevus)
J2353
octreotide depot (Sandostatin
LAR Depot)
J2354
octreotide non-depot
J2357
omalizumab (Xolair)
J2440
papaverin
J2503
pegaptanib (Macugen)
J2505
pegfilgrastim (Neulasta)
J2507
pegloticase (Krystexxa)
J2562
plerixafor (Mozobil)
J2778
ranibizumab (Lucentis)
J2786
reslizumab (Cinqair)
J2787
riboflavin ophth (Photrexa)
J2793
rilonacept (Aracalyst)
J2796
romiplostim (Nplate)
J2840
sebelipase alfa (Kanuma)
J2941
somatropin
J3031
fremanezumab-vfrm (Ajovy)
J3110
teriparatide (Forteo)
J3111
romosozumab (Evenity)
J3121
testosterone enanthate
J3145
testosterone undecanoate
J3245
tildrakizumab (Ilumya)
J3262
tocilizumab (Actemra)
J3285
treprostinil (Remodulin)
J3304
triamcin acet PF ER mic
(Zilretta)
J3316
triptorelin ER (Triptodur)
J3355
urofollitropin (Bravelle)
J3357
ustekinumab SC (Stelara)
J3358
ustekinumab IV (Stelara)
J3380
vedolizumab (Entyvio)
J3385
velaglucerase alfa (Vpriv)
J3396
verteporfin (Visudyne)
J3397
vestronidase alfa-vjbk
(Mepsevi)
J3398
voretigene neparvovec-rzyl
(Luxturna)
J3490
unclassified drugs
J3530
nasal vaccine inhalation
J3570
laetrile amygdalin Vit B17
J3590
unclassified biologics
J3591
unclassified drug / biologic
ESRD
J7170
emicizumab-kxwh (Hemlibra)
J7175
factor X human (Coagadex)
J7179
vWF recombinant (Vonvendi)
J7180
factor XIII human (Corifact)
J7181
factor XIII A-subunit
recombinant (Tretten)
J7182
factor VIII recombinant
(NovoEight)
J7183
vWF human (Wilate)
J7185
factor VIII recombinant
(Xyntha)
J7186
VIII/VWF complex human
(Alphanate) J7187 vWF complex (Humate-P) J7188 factor VIII recombinant (Obizur) J7189 factor VIIa recombinant (Novoseven) J7190 factor VIII antihemophilic human (Hemofil M, Koate- DVI, Monoclate-P) J7191 factor VIII antihemophilic factor [porcine]) J7192 factor VII recom NOS J7193 factor IX non-recomb (AlphaNine/ Mononine) J7194 factor IX complex (Bebulin, Profilnine) J7195 factor IX recombinant (Ixinity/Benefix) J7198 anti-inhibitor (Feiba) J7199 hemophilia Clot Factor Noc J7200 factor IX recombinant (Rixubis) J7201 factor IX FC fusion recomb (Alprolix) J7202 factor IX album fusion recomb (Idelvion) J7203 factor IX recombinant glycopegylated (Rebinyn) J7205 factor VIII Fc fusion protein recombinant (Eloctate) J7207 factor VIII recomb pegyl (Adynovate) J7208 factor VIII recomb pegyl (Jivi) J7209 factor VIII recomb (Nuwiq) J7210 factor VIII recomb (Afstyla) J7211 factor VIII recomb (Kovaltry) J7308 aminolev acid top (Levulan) J7309 methyl aminolevulinate top J7311 fluocinolone acetonide, intravitreal implant (Retisert) J7312 dexamethasone intravitreal implant (Ozurdex) J7313 fluocinolone acetonide, intravitreal implant (Iluvien)
NYM, CHP and HealthierLife
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J7314
fluocinolone acetonide,
intravitreal implant (Yutiq)
J7318
hyaluronan (Durolane)
J7320
hyaluronan (Genvisc)
J7321
hyaluronan (Hyalgan, Supartz,
Visco-3)
J7322
hyaluronan (Hymovis)
J7323
hyaluronan (Euflexa)
J7324
hyaluronan (Orthovisc)
J7325
hyaluronan (Synvisc, Synvisc-
One)
J7326
hyaluronan (Gel-One)
J7327
hyaluronan (Monovisc)
J7328
hyaluronan (Gelsyn)
J7329
hyaluronan (Trivisc)
J7331
hyaluronan (Synojoynt)
J7332
hyaluronan (Triluron)
J7336
capsaicin 8% patch
J7342
ciprofloxacin otic (Otipiro)
J7401
Mometasone furoate sinus
implant (Sinuva)
J7504
anti-thymocyte glob equine
J7515
cyclosporine 25mg oral
J7516
cyclosporine 250mg inj
J7517
mycophenolate mofetil 250mg
(Cellcept)
J7518
mycophenolic acid 180 mg
(Myfortic)
J7520
sirolimus (Rapamune)
J7525
tacrolimus 5mg (Prograf)
J7527
everolimus 0.25mg
J7599
immunosuppress Drug Noc
J7607
levalbuterol comp con
J7609
albuterol comp DME
J7610
albuterol comp
J7622
beclomethasone inh, comp
J7624
bethamethasone inh
J7626
budesonide (Pulmicort)
J7629
bitolterol inh
J7633
budesonide inhalation
J7634
budesonide comp con
J7635
atropine inj
J7636
atropine inh
J7637
dexamethasone inh
J7638
dexamethasone inh UD
J7639
dornase alfa (Pulmozyme)
J7641
flunisolide inh
J7642
glycopyrrolate inh
J7643
glycopyrrolate inh
J7659
isoproterenol inh
J7677
revefenacin inh
J7680
terbutaline inh
J7681
terbutaline inh
J7683
triamcinolone inh
J7684
triamcinolone inh
J7685
tobramycin inh
J7686
treprostinil (Tyvaso)
J8499
rx drug oral non-chemo
J8510
busulfan (Myleran)
J8515
cabergoline
J8520
capecitabine 150 mg
J8521
capecitabine 500mg
J8560
etoposide (Vepesid)
J8562
fludarabine
J8597
antiemetic oral
J8600
melphalan (Alkeran)
J8650
nabilone (Cesamet)
J8655
netupitant 300mg, palonosetron
0.5mg (Akynzeo)
J8700
temozolomide (Temodar)
J8999
rx oral chemo
J9022
atezolizumab (Tecentriq)
J9023
avelumab (Bavencio)
J9042
brentuximab (Adcetris)
J9057
copanlisib (Aliqopa)
J9118
calaspargase pegol-mknl
(Asparlas)
J9119
cemiplimab-rwlc (Libtayo)
J9173
durvalumab Imfinzi)
J9203
gemtuzumab (Mylotarg)
J9204
mogamulizumab-kpkc
(Poteligeo)
J9210
emapalumab (Gamifant)
J9217
leuprolide depot 7.5mg
J9225
histrelin imp (Vantas)
J9226
histrelin imp (Supprelin LA)
J9228
ipilimumab (Yervoy)
J9229
inotuzumab ozo (Besponsa)
J9269 tagraxofusp (Elzonris)
J9271
pembrolizumab (Keytruda)
J9299
nivolimab (Opdivo)
J9302
ofatumumab (Arzerra)
J9311
rituximab hyaluronidase
(Rituxan Hycela)
J9312
rituximab (Rituxan)
J9313
moxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk
(Lumoxiti)
Q2041 axicabtagene (Yescarta)
Q2042 tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah)
Q3028 interferon beta-1a, SC (Rebif)
Q4081 epoetin alfa ESRD (Epogen,
Procrit)
Q5103 infliximab-dyyb (Inflectra)
Q5104 infliximab-abda (Renflexis)
Q5109 infliximab-qbtx Ixifi)
Q9991 buprenorphine ER <100mg
(Sublocade)
Q9992 buprenorphine ER >100mg
(Sublocade) S0122 menotropins S0126 follitropin alfa S0128 follitropin beta S0189 testosterone pellet (Testopel)
*authorization is not required for oncology indications
Note:
J7318, J7320, J7321, J7322, J7323, J7324, J7325, J7326 J7327, J7328, J7329, J7331, J7332 are non-
covered when billed with CPT code 20610 or 20611 or any of the following diagnosis: M17.0,
M17.10-M17.12, M17.2, M17.20-M17.32, M17.4, M17.5, M17.
J9035 (Avastin), J9355 (Herceptin), and J9306 (Perjeta) are available through the medical benefit
without prior authorization (PA). Xolair is available through the medical benefit and requires PA.
Clinical criteria for Xolair may be found on the provider portal.
X.
All services for “Unlisted” or “Temporary” Codes require authorization
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