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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-128 Part B Custodial Services-Skilled Therapy and Vaccine Services

This policy outlines the guidelines for the reimbursement of Skilled Therapy and Vaccine services provided under Medicare Part B for custodial Healthfirst Medicare members.

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-162 Diagnostic Laboratory

This policy outlines Healthfirst's standards and requirements for the reimbursement of diagnostic laboratory services.

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-116 CPT Category III Codes

This policy applies to all healthcare providers submitting claims to Healthfirst for services that include CPT Category III codes.

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-112 By Report

The By Report (BR) reimbursement policy outlines the guidelines for reimbursing Medicaid service codes that are designated “By Report” (“BR”) on the NYS Medicaid Physician Manual Fee Schedule and on the Ordered Ambulatory Fee Schedule.

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-108 Transportation Services

The purpose of this policy is to define the reimbursement guidelines for transportation coverage provided by Healthfirst, including ancillary services and out-of-state emergency transportation services negotiation.

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-158 Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC)

Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs) are serious conditions that develop during an inpatient hospital stay and are considered preventable when proper evidence-based procedures are followed.

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-156 Non-Covered Codes – Medicaid Managed Care and Child Health Plus

This policy outlines the reimbursement guidelines for non-covered CPT® and HCPCS codes billed to Healthfirst for Medicaid Managed Care and Child Health Plus.

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-155 Non-Covered Codes – Medicare

This policy outlines the reimbursement approach for non-covered Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes submitted by providers participating in Healthfirst Medicare Advantage (MA) plans.

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-102 Taxonomy

A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character alphanumeric code that signifies a provider’s classification and area of specialization.

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-137 Appropriate Use of Manifestation Diagnosis Codes

Healthfirst is committed to ensuring accurate and compliant claims submission through the correct use of diagnosis coding, specifically emphasizing the appropriate application of Manifestation Codes.

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Provider Alerts - Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Practice Guidelines and Tips - 2025
Important Notice Regarding U.S. Department of Justice Regulations on Sensitive Personal Data

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued new regulations titled the “Final Rule on Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern”, codified at 28 C.F.R. Part 202.

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Provider Alerts - Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Practice Guidelines and Tips - 2024
New State Requirements for Provider Compliance Programs

New York State has made changes to provider requirements for starting and maintaining compliance programs.

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