HF Logo HF Logo Provider Portal Login
Provider Home

Search

Resource Type
Clear All
Filter
Year
Sort By
Showing 169-180 of 778
Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
Prior Authorization Required for Select Codes Starting July 1, 2026

Effective July 1, 2026, Healthfirst will require prior authorization requirements for several CPT codes.

Open external link
Administration
Healthfirst Plans
Authorization
Reimbursement
  
Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
Prior Authorization Required for Select Codes Starting June 1, 2026

The following codes newly released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on April 1, 2026, will include prior authorization requirements starting June 1, 2026.

View Post
Administration
Healthfirst Plans
Authorization
Reimbursement
  
Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
Physical Therapy Authorization and Approval Guidance Effective January 31, 2026

A provider questionnaire will now accompany initial prior authorization requests for Adult Physical Therapy across all Healthfirst plans to support efficient reviews and appropriate care decisions.

View Post
Administration
Healthfirst Plans
Authorization
Reimbursement
  
Provider Alerts - Practice Guidelines and Tips - 2026
Somatus Care Management Program for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease or End Stage Renal Disease

As part of our continued effort to provide members with the best possible quality care, Healthfirst has partnered with Somatus Inc. (Somatus) to support members diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

View Post
Administration
  
Provider Forms - Form - 2026
Provider Prior Authorization Request Fax

Use this form when requesting prior authorization and/or providing supporting clinical documentation.

Open document
Authorization
Forms
  
Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
Manufacturers Withdrawing from the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP)

Effective January 1, 2026, several drug manufacturers have voluntarily withdrawn from participation in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP). In accordance with federal requirements, NYRx will no longer provide Medicaid coverage for drugs manufactured by the companies listed in this provider alert.

View Post
Administration
Healthfirst Plans
  
Documentation & Coding - Video - 2026
Video - Documentation and Coding of Pulmonary Embolism

This video offers guidance on proper clinical documentation and coding of Pulmonary Embolism.

View Post
Clinical Documentation Improvement
Video
  
Documentation & Coding - Video - 2026
Video - Documentation and Coding of General Cancer

This video offers guidance on proper clinical documentation and coding of General Cancer.

View Post
Clinical Documentation Improvement
Video
  
Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
Changes to Prior Authorization Submissions for Back Pain Management and Spinal Surgery Services

Starting June 1, 2026, Healthfirst providers will need to submit prior authorizations via Optum’s Spine, Pain, and Joint portal as the OrthoNet portal will be discontinued.

View Post
Reimbursement
Healthfirst Plans
Administration
Authorization
  
Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
Integra Partners to Manage Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Prior Authorization Requests Effective June 1, 2026

Effective June 1, 2026, Integra Partners will manage prior authorization (Utilization Management) for all Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) on behalf of Healthfirst for all plans.

View Post
Administration
Authorization
Healthfirst Plans
  
Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
Prior Authorization Required for Select Codes Starting April 1, 2026

Effective April 1, 2026, Healthfirst will require prior authorization requirements for several CPT codes currently managed by Evicore.

Open external link
Administration
Healthfirst Plans
Authorization
Reimbursement
  
Documentation & Coding - Video - 2026
Video - Documentation and Coding of Breast Cancer

This video offers guidance on proper clinical documentation and coding of Breast Cancer.

View Post
Clinical Documentation Improvement
Video
  
You are now navigating away from the Healthfirst website.

Links to non-Healthfirst websites are provided for your convenience only. Healthfirst is not responsible or liable for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of linked sites, or for products or services described on these sites.