Medicare Information 2013

Beginning in 2013 the reimbursement rate for Medicare providers will increase to 65% of the allowed rates for mental health services.  Also, the Medicare deductible for your clients will increase to $147 at the beginning of 2013.

Magellan has updated preauthorization policy

Effective January 1, 2013, Magellan Health Services will no longer require preauthorization or submitting treatment request forms for routine outpatient care for most plans.   Magellan hopes to streamline clinical management for outpatient treatment in order to help their members get access to the care they need.   This policy does not apply to inpatient, residential or partial hospitalization.   For more information and plan exceptions to this new model providers can securely sign into www.magellanhealth.com/provider.

eNewsletter

T & T is rolling out it's first issue of our eNewsletter specifically for our providers.   For those that visit the blog but would also like to be on the mailing list for in depth information pertaining to your specialty contact us at info@ttmedbill.com and in the subject line type eNewsletter and we will add your email address to the mailings.  Thank you all in advance for your support!