Tag - CPT Code

Provider Alert!

Provider Alert! HCPCS and CPT Code Prior authorization Update

Date: February 26, 2024 Attention: All Providers Effective date: January 1, 2024 Call to action: The purpose of this communication is to offer information about the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) prior authorization updates. Resource: https://www.tmhp.com/sites/default/files/file-library/resources/rate-and-code-updates/hcpcs-updates/2024-hcpcs-special-bulletin.pdf How this impacts providers: Effective January 1, 2024 Texas Children’s Health Plan’s (TCHP's) prior authorization updates are listed below. These changes follow guidance from Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership (TMHP). Medical necessity criteria for utilization review will be in accordance with Texas Medicaid...

Provider Alert!

Provider Alert! CPT Codes for Vision Testing Reminder

Date: October 12, 2022 Attention: All Providers Providers should monitor the Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) Provider Portal regularly for alerts and updates associated to the COVID-19 event. TCHP reserves the right to update and/or change this information without prior notice due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 event. Call to action: The purpose of this communication is to remind providers about Texas Children’s Health Plan’s (TCHP) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for vision testing and medically necessary eye examinations. Vision...