Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare  
Information Releases


Idaho Medicaid issues Information Releases (IR) to providers to update them on policy, billing, and/or processing changes. They are listed numerically with the newest at the top. 

Looking for an IR prior to 2001? Send a fax or written request to:

Information Release Coordinator
Division of Medicaid
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
Fax: 208-364-1811


Informational Letters are not the same as Information Releases. They are sent only to the intended providers and might not be available on this site.

2006 Releases

Pharmacy billing when Medicaid is not the primary payer.

School Based Services Rate Increase in three procedural areas    
MEDICAID BILLING POLICY FOR REHABILITATIVE SERVICES PROVIDED IN SCHOOLS
Cancellation of Claim Cutback Policy
  WAIVER COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSE
  Change in Policy on billing for Immunizations
  Change in Medicaid Policy for Bariatric Surgeries
CHANGES TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICARE PART B PSYCHIATRIC CROSSOVER CLAIMS FOR DUAL-ELIGIBLES
Preferred Agents for Drug Classes Reviewed at July 21, 2006 and August 18, 2006 Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meetings
Change in Adult Developmental Disabilities (DD) Transportation Prior Authorization (PA) Requirements for Commercial and Agency Transportation Providers
NEW DDA PROCEDURE CODE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2006
INCREASES IN REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR CERTAIN NURSING
HOME HEALTH MEDICAID CAPS
STERILIZATION CONSENT FORM REQUIREMENTS
TRANSITION OF PARTICIPANTS FROM BASIC TO ENHANCED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCIES (DDA) SERVICES
TRANSITION OF PARTICIPANTS FROM BASIC TO ENHANCED MEDICAID MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
TRANSITION OF PARTICIPANTS FROM MEDICAID BASIC PLAN TO MEDICAID ENHANCED PLAN FOR SERVICE COORDINATION
CHANGES TO MEDICAID COVERAGE AND REIMBURSEMENT
CHANGES TO MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES
NEW DDA PROCEDURE CODES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006
REIMBURSEMENT FOR HEARING AID BATTERIES
CHANGES TO BILLING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A CLIENT CONTRIBUTION
RATE INCREASE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES AND RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION SERVICES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006
Preferred Agents for Drug Classes Reviewed at May 19, 2006 Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting
ELIGIBILITY AND BENEFIT PLAN COVERAGE UNDER MEDICAID MODERNIZATION
EPSDT RATE INCREASES AND EXPANDED COVERAGE FOR ADULT PREVENTIVE MEDICINE SERVICES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF MEDICAID BASIC PLAN BENEFITS
PROVIDER QUALIFICATIONS
Clarification of Medicaid Coverage for Children
NOTICE OF CHANGE IN CODES FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING
CLARIFICATION OF USE OF REGISTERED NURSE AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE FOR SUPERVISORY VISIT AND ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
HOURLY RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION (SUPPORTED LIVING) DAILY MAXIMUM
NOTICE OF 2006 MEDICAID RATES FOR SWING-BED DAYS AND ADMINISTRATIVELY NECESSARY DAYS (AND)
INFORMATION REQUEST RELATED TO PCS WAGE DETERMINATION
NOTICE OF PHYSICIAN BILLING INSTRUCTIONS
DAILY DOSAGE EDIT AND UNIT OF MEASURE EDIT
72 HOUR EMERGENCY FILL FOR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
2007 Releases
Title
IR 2007-07 - Preferred Agents for Drug Classes
IR 2007-09 - Notice of 2007 Medicaid Rates for Swing-Bed Days and Administratively Necessary Days (AND)
IR 2007-11 - Placement of residents into Certified Family Homes
IR 2007-12 - Use of NPI on 837 Electronic Professional, Dental, and Institutional Claims - REPLACED BY IR MA07-16
IR 2007-13 - Important Claims Processing Information for Pharmacy Providers Related to
IR 2007-17 - Idaho Smiles - A New Program For Idaho's Basic Plan Participants
IR 2007-20 - Preferred Agents for Drug Classes Reviewed at Pharmacy and Theraputics Committee Meetings on April 20, June 15, and August 17, 2007
IR MA07-01 - Changes in Federal Legislation Affecting Idaho Medicaid Providers
IR MA07-03 - Co-Payment for Non-Emergency use of an Emergency Room
IR MA07-04 - Co-Payment for Non-Emergency use of Ambulance Transportation Services
IR MA07-05 - Idaho Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Survey
IR MA07-08 - Medicaid Nursing Facility Eligibility
IR MA07-10 Information Request Related to PCS Wage
IR MA07-15 - New PCS Payment Rates Effective July 1, 2007
IR MA07-16 - Update to Information Release 2007-12: Use of NPI on 837 Electronic Professional, Dental, and Institutional Claims Transactions
IR MA07-18 - Removal of Requirement for Healthy Connections Referral for Outpatient Dental Services
IR MA07-19 - Removal of Requirement for Healthy Connections Referral for Select Services
IR MA07-21 Tamper Resistant Prescription Pads
IR MA07-22 Trasportation Reimbursement Rate Increase
IR MA07-23 - Hospice Rates
IR MA07-24 - Federal Anti Kickback Statute
2005 Releases
CHANGES IN PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPINAL NEUROSTIMULATORS
Reimbursement Rate Increase-Transportation Providers
NEW CONTACTS FOR REQUESTING NON-EMERGENT Transportation Prior Authorization
ADDITIONAL TERMS to the MEDICAID PROVIDER AGREEMENT
DENTAL: DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BILLING BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT (D9920)
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANT DRUG CLASS
Replacing information in IR 2004-45: NEW PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR LONG ACTING OPIOID DRUG CLASS
REPLACEMENT OF INFORMATION RELEASE 99-47: COLLECTION OF THE CLIENT CONTRIBUTION
SUPPORTED LIVING (RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION) REIMBURSEMENT/SERVICE CHANGES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2005
Replacing information in IR 2005-11 for this drug class only: NEW PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR PROTON PUMP INHIBITOR DRUG CLASS
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR ALZHEIMER’S DRUG CLASS
Replacing information in IR 2004-46 for this drug class only: NEW PREFERRED AGENTS FOR URINARY INCONTINENCE DRUG CLASS
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR LEUKOTRIENE DRUG CLASS
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR INHALED CORTICOSTEROID DRUG CLASS
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR INHALED BETA-2 AGONIST DRUG CLASS
NEW PCS PAYMENT RATES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005
CHANGE IN MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR MALE CIRCUMCISION
HOME HEALTH COST SETTLEMENT PROCESS
CLARIFICATION OF DD and EPSDT SERVICE COORDINATOR AND PARAPROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
CHANGES TO ADULT DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY CODES
CHANGES IN REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY FOR HOSPITAL-BASED AMBULANCE SERVICES
NEW PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR 2ND GENERATION ANTIDEPRESSANT DRUG CLASS
NEW PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR 2ND GENERATION ANTIHISTAMINE DRUG CLASS
NEW PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUG CLASS
REPLACEMENT OF INFORMATION RELEASE 2004-35: New Prior Authorization Criteria for Ace Inhibitors Drug Class
EVALUATING NURSING FACILITY’S LOWER OF COSTS OR CHARGES LIMITATION
REPLACEMENT OF INFORMATION RELEASES 2004-14 & 2004-22: New Preferred Agents for Proton Pump Inhibitor and Triptan Drug Classes
NOTICE OF 2005 MEDICAID RATES FOR SWING-BED DAYS AND ADMINISTRATIVELY NECESSARY DAYS (AND
CHANGE IN BILLING PROCEDURES FOR PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY (PE) CLIENTS WHO ARE PREGNANT
IDAHO MEDICAID DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL (DSH) SURVEY
High Risk Pregnancy Case Management
NEW PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS AND BETA ADRENERGIC BLOCKER DRUG CLASSES
CLIENT NAME/NUMBER MISMATCHES
BILLING CLARIFICATION AND INFORMATION CONCERNING HOW TO PROPERLY BILL IDAHO MEDICAID FOR RADIONUCLIDE/CONTRAST MEDIA
ELECTRONIC BILLING INSTRUCTIONS
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Preferred Agents for Drug Classes Reviewed at May 19, 2006 Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting
ELIGIBILITY AND BENEFIT PLAN COVERAGE UNDER MEDICAID MODERNIZATION
EPSDT RATE INCREASES AND EXPANDED COVERAGE FOR ADULT PREVENTIVE MEDICINE SERVICES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006
NOTICE OF MATCH PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF MEDICAID BASIC PLAN BENEFITS
NEW PCS PAYMENT RATES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006
ADULT DAY CARE PROVIDER BILLING
NOTICE OF 2006 MEDICAID RATES FOR SWING-BED DAYS AND ADMINISTRATIVELY NECESSARY DAYS
INFORMATION REQUEST RELATED TO PCS WAGE DETERMINATION
IDAHO MEDICAID DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL
Scope of Service Changes
Replacing information in IR 2005-11 for this drug class only: NEW PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR PROTON PUMP INHIBITOR DRUG CLASS
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR ALZHEIMER’S DRUG CLASS
Replacing information in IR 2004-46 for this drug class only: NEW PREFERRED AGENTS FOR URINARY INCONTINENCE DRUG CLASS
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR LEUKOTRIENE DRUG CLASS
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR INHALED CORTICOSTEROID DRUG CLASS
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR INHALED BETA-2 AGONIST DRUG CLASS
CHANGE IN MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR MALE CIRCUMCISION
Home Health Cost Settlement Process
CLARIFICATION OF DD and EPSDT SERVICE COORDINATOR AND PARAPROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
CHANGES IN REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY FOR HOSPITAL-BASED AMBULANCE SERVICES
ADDITION OF LIMITED INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHIP-B PARTICIPANTS
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE MA04-60  (Change in Medical Transportation Prior Authorizati) 
Change in Medical Transportation Prior Authorization Requirements
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE MA04-59  (CLARIFICATION OF TIMELY FILING REQUIREMENTS) 
CLARIFICATION OF TIMELY FILING REQUIREMENTS
Medicaid Informational Letter 2004-58  (Expansion of the UM/CM Neonate Program to All Hosp) 
Expansion of the UM/CM Neonate Program to All Hospitals
Medicaid Informational Letter 2004-57  (Bariatric Surgery, Panniculectomy/Abdominoplasty ) 
Bariatric Surgery, Panniculectomy/Abdominoplasty
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE MA04-56  (1. RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION SUPPORTED LIVING BILL) 
1. RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION SUPPORTED LIVING BILLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DD AND ISSH WAIVER PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOL
2. BILLING AND ADDENDUM PROCESS CLARIFICATIONS FOR MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE MA04-50
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE MA04-55  (POLICY FOR BILLING THE COMPONENTS OF THE GLOBAL SU) 
CLARIFICATION OF MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT POLICY FOR BILLING THE COMPONENTS OF THE GLOBAL SURGICAL PROCEDURE CODES: PRE-OPERATIVE, INTRA-OPERATIVE AND POST-OPERATIVE
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE MA04-54  (BILLING DIALYSIS CLAIMS) 
Idaho Medicaid is pleased to announce that we are now able to accept Type of Bill 721, 722, 723, and 724 for dialysis claims. This will facilitate the crossover billing from Medicare.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #2004-53  (EXPEDITED MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN NEWBORN) 
EXPEDITED MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN NEWBORNS
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE 2004-52  (DISENROLLMENT OF HEALTHY CONNECTIONS ENROLLEES FRO) 
DISENROLLMENT OF HEALTHY CONNECTIONS ENROLLEES FROM YOUR PRACTICE
Effective for dates of service on or after 10/01/04, Medicaid has revised its hospice rates.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE MA04-50  (RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION SUPPORTED LIVING REIMBURS) 
RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION SUPPORTED LIVING REIMBURSEMENT/SERVICE LEVEL CLARIFICATION
Informational Letter 2004-49 issued by the Reimbursement Unit
Medicaid Information Release 2004-48  (Release was not issued.) 
This information release was not issued.
Informational Letter 2004-47 issued by Care Management
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE 2004-46  (NEW PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR ESTROGEN, ORA) 
NEW PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR ESTROGEN, ORAL HYPOGLYCEMIC, AND URINARY INCONTINENCE DRUG CLASSES
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE 2004-45  (NEW PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR LONG ACTING O) 
NEW PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR LONG ACTING OPIOID DRUG CLASS
Drug/Drug Class: LONG ACTING OPIOID
Implementation Date:
Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2004
Informational Letter #2004-44 issued by Care Management.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE MA04-43  (HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RULE CHANGES IN MEDICAID MENTAL ) 
This Information Release will summarize the negotiation process used to update rules, highlight key changes, and provide clarification regarding requirements in Medicaid mental health service benefits.
Medicaid Information Release 2004-42  (Release was not issued.) 
This information release was not issued.
This information release describes billing and service requirements for providing limited Medicaid mental health services through telemedicine technology.
This release was not issued.
NEW PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR ACE INHIBITORS and CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS DRUG CLASS
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE 2004-24  (NOTICE OF 2004 MEDICAID RATES FOR SWING-BED DAYS A) 
NOTICE OF 2004 MEDICAID RATES FOR SWING-BED DAYS AND ADMINISTRATIVELY NECESSARY DAYS (AND)
NEW PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA FOR PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS
REPLACEMENT OF INFORMATION RELEASE 2003-76
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE MA03-89  (Developmental Disabilities Agencies, Targeted Serv) 
NEW SERVICES AND BILLING CODES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE MA03-54  (LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION REIMBURSEMENT) 
Effective August 1, 2003, the new code to use for Language and Deaf Interpretation which encompasses all sign language or oral interpretive services is state-only code 8296A (Interpretive Services).
Medicaid Information Release #2003-34  (EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, a) 
EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment) Codes
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE MA#03-13  (REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY UPDATE) 
In an effort to be consistent with Medicare policy and to avoid overpayments Medicaid is instructing providers to bill in the following manner
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE 2003-12  (VOLUNTARY PREFERRED DRUG INITIATIVE) 
Effective March 17, 2003, Medicaid is requesting all providers prescribe the preferred agents within the following classes of medications
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #2003-11  (CLARIFICATION OF GUIDELINES FOR SPECIAL RATES FOR ) 
CLARIFICATION OF GUIDELINES FOR SPECIAL RATES FOR NURSING FACILITIES
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE 2003-10  (IDAHO MEDICAID DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL (DS) 
IDAHO MEDICAID DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL (DSH) SURVEY
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #2003-09  (Applying Patient Liability for Nursing Home Servic) 
Effective for dates of service on or after March 1, 2003, Medicaid will change how we treat the payment for coinsurance and deductible for Medicare Part A nursing facility crossover claims.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE 2003-05  (STREAMLINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT PLAN (ISP) ) 
STREAMLINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT PLAN (ISP) AND ADDENDUM PROCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #2003-04  (Non-assigned Medicare Claims) 
Effective January 1, 2003, Medicaid will no longer accept claims for which providers have not accepted assignment when the electronic transmittal is received from CIGNA/Medicare.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE # MA03-03  (Change in Reimbursement Rate for Procedure Code 05) 
Effective for dates of service on or after December 1, 2002, the following changes have been made to reimbursement for procedure code 0501P.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE 2003-02  (BUDGET HOLDBACK UPDATE ) 
You recently received Information Release MA02-39 regarding program changes resulting from the need to meet a balanced state budget.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #2003-01  (Res Hab Program Changes) 
1. Change in the Prior Authorization and Reimbursement Process for Clients Residing in Supported Living Arrangement 2. Change in documentation requirements for ESC/TSC authorization for crisis assistance hours.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE 2005-11  (Prescribing Providers, Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Ho) 
REPLACEMENT OF INFORMATION RELEASES 2004-14 & 2004-22: New Preferred Agents for Proton Pump Inhibitor and Triptan Drug Classes
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE MA02-45  (Prior Authorization on Heavy Duty Walker) 
Effective for dates of service on or after April 01, 2002, the Department now requires prior authorization for HCPCS code E0147, Heavy duty, multiple breaking system, variable wheel resistance walker. “Medicare covers “safety roller” walkers only in patients with severe neurological disorder or restricted use of one hand. In some cases, coverage will be extended to patients with a weight exceeding the limits of a standard wheeled walker.” (HCPCS Level II Expert 2002)
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE MA02-44  (C-PAP Policy Revision) 
C-PAP supplies are separately billable items that do not require prior authorization from the Department.
Medicaid Information Release MA02-43  (PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Scan Coverage I) 
Effective for dates of service on or after December 1, 2002, Idaho Medicaid is adopting specific sections of the 2002 coverage criteria that have been established by Cigna Medicare for the following PET scan codes (2002 Cigna Medicare Coverage Issues Manual).
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #2002-42  (Cessation of Reimbursement for Clozapine Care Coor) 
Clozapine is a psychotropic medication that requires coordination and close medical oversight. Currently Clozapine is the only medication for which Medicaid makes a separate payment for care coordination.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #MA02-41  (Release was not issued.) 
Release was not issued.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #MA02-40  (CESAREAN DELIVERIES ALLOWED FOUR DAYS PRIOR TO REV) 
Effective for dates of service on or after November 1, 2002, cesarean section deliveries will be allowed a four-day inpatient length of stay before a continued stay review is required with the Department’s Quality Improvement Organization, Qualis Health.
Effective December 1, 2002, several changes in reimbursement and policy for Medicaid programs will be implemented.
Effective for dates of service on or after 10/01/02, Medicaid has revised its hospice rates.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE # MA02-37  (72-Hour Emergency Supplies) 
Effective immediately Medicaid point of sale (POS) pharmacy claims will allow the electronic billing of a 72-hour emergency supply of medication that requires prior authorization.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #MA02-36  (HOSPICE SERVICE GUIDELINES) 
The Idaho Medicaid Provider Handbook has been updated to include the current Hospice service guidelines.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #2002-35  (COST EFFECTIVE USE OF LONG-ACTING OPIOID ANALGESIC) 
Idaho Medicaid has recently identified significant opportunities for improving the prescribing of long-acting opioid analgesics for chronic pain. Long-acting opioid analgesics are frequently prescribed for Medicaid clients for use in non-malignant chronic pain such as chronic back pain, headaches, osteoarthritis, and neuropathic pain.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE # 2002-34  (HIPAA ELECTRONIC ADJUSTMENT REASON CODES) 
Effective October 7, 2002, the State of Idaho will begin using the National HIPAA Adjustment Reason Codes.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE # MA02-33  (Revised Policy of the Idaho Medicaid Dental Progra) 
Revised Policy of the Idaho Medicaid Dental Program
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #MA02-31  (SPACERS, NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS, DIABETIC TEST STRIP) 
We would like to clarify our DME program guidelines regarding spacers, nutritional products, and diabetic test strips.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #MA02-30  (Correction to July DME information release #MA02-2) 
Correction to July DME information release #MA02-20
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #MA02-29  (REIMBURSEMENT FOR ABORTIONS) 
A recent court ruling that has interpreted an amendment to statute has changed the requirements for state-funded abortions. For abortions performed with dates of service on or after July 1, 2002, the following rules apply:
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #MA02-28  (SYNAGIS PRIOR AUTHORIZATION) 
In conjunction with the beginning of the 2002/2003 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection season, effective dates of service on or after September 1, 2002, Idaho Medicaid will no longer require prior authorization for Synagis to be reimbursed.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #MA02-27   (NEW HOSPITAL REVIEW CRITERIA ) 
Any review received on or after September 30, 2002, by Qualis Health (formerly PRO-West), Idaho Medicaid's Quality Improvement Organization, will be reviewed utilizing InterQual® clinical appropriateness criteria. This criteria will be used to review for prior authorization of procedures and diagnoses on Idaho Medicaid’s Select Pre-Authorization List and for the length of stay reviews.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #MA02-26  (MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES – ) 
As published in the June 2002 issue of Medic/Aide, Medicaid Information Release MA-02-16 stated that clinic services are reimbursable only when provided in the actual clinic setting. This definition is clearly established in the Code of Federal Regulations at 42 CFR 440.90, which specifically defines Clinic Services as those services furnished to outpatients “at the clinic”.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE MA02-25  (WHEELCHAIRS FOR ICF/MR CLIENTS) 
Effective for dates of service on or after August 1, 2002, any client living in an ICF/MR in need of a wheelchair may obtain one from a qualified Medicaid supplier and have the purchase billed to Medicaid.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #2002-24  (NEW BILLING PROCEDURES FOR ANESTHESIA) 
In order to be compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Medicaid's effort to align reimbursement rates with Medicare, the billing procedure for anesthesia will change.
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE MA01-17  ( ANNUAL RATE INCREASE) 
Effective July 1, 2001 all Medicaid fees for the above providers will be increased by 3.2% per Idaho Code, Title 1, Chapter 56, Section 136.
NEW PAYMENT RATES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001
SURGICAL CODES FOR PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REVIEW
HOSPICE RATES--Effective for dates of service on or after 4/1/2001
CODE CHANGES FOR PRIOR AUTHORIZATION
HCPC CODE G0169 DISCONTINUED
DENTAL PROCEDURE CODE ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/LIMITATIONS/FEE UPDATES
NOTICE OF 2001 MEDICAID RATES FOR EACH SWING-BED DAY AND ADMINISTRATIVELY NECESSARY DAYS (AND)
MEDICAID INFORMATION RELEASE #MA01-02  (Codes for Ambulance Providers) 
Published in the MedicAide, 3/01. See page 8