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Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Reimbursement Update for Child Abuse Pediatrics Services

Effective December 1, 2025, in alignment with the New York State Department of Health, Healthfirst Medicaid will begin reimbursing physicians certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in Child Abuse Pediatrics a once-per-New York State Medicaid member lifetime fee for services related to the diagnosis, treatment, or supervision of care in cases of suspected child maltreatment.

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Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Updated Telehealth Modifier Use

Updates to the billing requirements for telehealth services delivered through New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-081 Vaccines For Children (VFC)

This policy outlines the reimbursement procedures for Vaccines for Children (VFC) at Healthfirst, ensuring compliance with New York State (NYS) Medicaid guidelines.

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-107 Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS)

This document describes the policy Healthfirst follows for Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS). This policy is executed pursuant to applicable provisions set forth in the contracts for the products indicated above, Articles 44 and 49 of the New York State (NYS) Public Health Law (PBH), as well as applicable Federal and State statutes and regulations.

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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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Education Events & Patient Care Resources - Video - 2025
Provider Education Events - Recorded Video Sessions

Browse our previously recorded webinars and training sessions.

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Documentation & Coding - Video - 2025
Video - Risk Adjustment 101

This video focuses on Risk Adjustment 101.

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Clinical Documentation Improvement
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Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Update on NYS Medicaid Coverage for Therapeutic Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Effective November 1, 2025, Healthfirst will provide coverage for Therapeutic Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for eligible Medicaid, Medicaid Advantage Plus (MAP), and Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) members diagnosed with Treatment-Resistant Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)..

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Medicaid
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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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Provider Alerts - Pharmacy Resources & Formularies - Practice Guidelines and Tips - 2025
Obtaining Physician-Administered Drugs through a Specialty Pharmacy

As a Healthfirst provider, you can get Physician-Administered Drugs (PADs) delivered to your office at no cost through White Bagging when the medication is obtained from a Healthfirst in-network specialty pharmacy provider.

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-151 Preventative Service Codes with Medicare Status Indicator "N"

This policy outlines Healthfirst’s reimbursement methodology for preventive service codes 9938199387, 99391–99397, 99401–99404, and 99411–99412.

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-114 Medical Nutrition Therapy and Counseling

This policy outlines the reimbursement guidelines for Medical Nutrition Therapy and Counseling. Healthfirst will reimburse covered Medical Nutrition Therapy and Counseling services provided by licensed professionals.

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