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COVID-19 News and Updates

November 8, 2021
LDH statement on latest CDC recommendation regarding COVID-19 vaccines (PDF)
November 6, 2021
Biden administration issues emergency regulation requiring COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers (PDF)
September 21, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination counseling (PDF)
September 20, 2021
HHS announces additional COVID-19 provider relief funding (PDF)
September 16, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination requirements (PDF)

Previous COVID-19 Alerts

August 27, 2021
Monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 (PDF)
August 10, 2021
Emergency medical services eligibility  claims during COVID-19 (PDF)
July 19, 2021
Substantial increases in COVID-19 transmission throughout Louisiana (PDF)
June 10, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines and testing must be free for patients (PDF)
June 2, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination status report available on NaviNet (PDF)
April 21, 2021
HHS COVID-19 vaccination information and vaccine access fact sheets (PDF)
March 26, 2021
Louisiana expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults (PDF)
March 22, 2021
Louisiana expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all essential workers (PDF)
March 17, 2021
Emergency use authorization of drugs and products for COVID-19 (PDF)
January 19, 2021
Prohibition against patient/non-patient discrimination in use of Operation Warp Speed (OWS) COVID-19 vaccine doses (PDF)
December 23, 2020
HHS begins distributing over $24 billion in Phase 3 COVID-19 Provider Relief Funding (PDF)
December 22, 2020
Revision to COVID-19 testing payment methodology (PDF)
November 24, 2020
Reporting of COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 testing results (PDF)
October 26, 2020
Health and human services expands relief fund eligibility and update reporting requirements (PDF)
October 2, 2020
Third general distribution of provider relief fund (PDF)
September 18, 2020
COVID-19 laboratory testing fee schedule update (PDF)
August 28, 2020
Deadline extended for Medicaid provider relief funding (PDF)
August 4, 2020
Medicaid provider relief funding deadline extended and update on eligibility (PDF)
July 30, 2020
Medicaid Provider Relief Funding Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
July 21, 2020
CARES Act Provider Relief Fund update deadline extension (PDF)
July 16, 2020
CARES Act provider relief funding application (PDF)
July 7, 2020
Medicaid provider relief funding update and July 8 webinar (PDF)
July 7, 2020
Medicaid provider relief fund extension application instructions (PDF)
June 4, 2020
Reminder: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Updates (PDF)
May 28, 2020
New Medicaid eligibility group covers COVID-19 testing for uninsured patients (PDF)
May 28, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved telehealth funding for healthcare providers (PDF)
May 13, 2020
CARES Act provider relief funding (please see LDH IB 20-8 for additional details) (PDF)
April 30, 2020
COVID-19 positive persons with mental illness and/or substance use disorders (PDF)
April 24, 2020
LDH Allowable medical, surgical, and dental procedures (updated 4/24/2020) (PDF)
April 23, 2020
IB 20-11 Teledentistry during COVID-19 declared emergency (PDF)
April 15, 2020
Register to join a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) TeleECHO clinic (PDF)
April 15, 2020
Sign up for Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) informational bulletins (PDF)
April 13, 2020
Pre-Admission Screening Resident Review (PASRR) Level II Evaluations/COVID19 (PDF)
April 10, 2020
Register to join a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) TeleECHO clinic (PDF)
April 2, 2020
Register to join a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) TeleECHO clinic (PDF)
March 26, 2020
Provisional Credentialing During COVID-19 Outbreak (PDF)
March 26, 2020
Preventing unnecessary telemedicine denial during COVID-19 crisis (PDF)
March 6, 2020
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update  (PDF)

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Provider Alerts

December 19, 2024  
Holiday schedule
December 9, 2024  
LDH-approved clinical policies (effective 1/8/25) (PDF)
November 22, 2024  
Behavioral health services provider manual revised chapters (PDF)
November 22, 2024  
Provider Enrollment Compliance Implementation (PECI) portal (PDF)
November 19, 2024  
Restoration of Optum/Change Healthcare connectivity (PDF)
November 18, 2024 
Substance use disorder service provider reimbursement (PDF)
November 11, 2024 
LDH-approved reimbursement policy — Team Surgery (PDF)
November 1, 2024  
ADHD follow-up care after medication administration (PDF)

Previous Provider Alerts

November 1, 2024  
Recommendations for metabolic monitoring for children and adolescents on antipsychotic medications (PDF)
October 31, 2024  
LDH-approved clinical policy — Applied Behavior Analysis (PDF)
October 31, 2024 
LDH-approved in lieu of service policy — Outpatient Lactation Support (PDF)
October 28, 2024 
Adverse incident reporting requirements (PDF)
October 24, 2024 
Obstetric ultrasounds denying in error (PDF)
October 14, 2024 
2024 CAHPS survey results (PDF)
October 11, 2024
Community psychiatric supportive treatment claims system error H0036 update (PDF)
October 10, 2024
LDH-approved in lieu of service policy — Care at Home policy (PDF)
October 9, 2024
Behavioral Health Services Provider Manual revised chapters update (PDF)
October 4, 2024
Adult vaccinations (PDF)
October 4, 2024
Earn more by using CPT Category II codes when care is provided to members with diabetes or hypertension (PDF)
October 1, 2024
Cervical cancer screening provider incentive for Q4 2024 (PDF)
October 1, 2024
LDH-approved clinical policy (effective 10/31/24) (PDF)
October 1, 2024
Community psychiatric supportive treatment claims system error (PDF)
October 1, 2024
Prior authorization service list changes (PDF)
September 12, 2024
LDH-approved clinical policies (effective 10/11/24 (PDF)
September 11, 2024
Hurricane Francine State of Emergency Alert (PDF)
September 10, 2024
275 claim attachment transaction is now available via Availity (PDF)
September 10, 2024
Fall 2024 virtual behavioral health trainings with free continued education (PDF)
September 9, 2024
Act 246 of the 2024 Louisiana regular legislative session (PDF)
September 9, 2024
Behavioral health services provider manual, revised chapters (PDF)
August 29, 2024
Fluoride varnish applications by primary care clinicians (PDF)
August 19, 2024
WIC special supplemental nutrition program (PDF)
August 9, 2024
Ensuring timely prenatal and postpartum care (PDF)
August 5, 2024
LDH approved policies (effective 9/4/24) (PDF)
August 1, 2024
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) (PDF)
July 30, 2024
Change Healthcare ConnectCenter™ update (PDF)
July 29, 2024
Prior authorization service list (PDF)
July 29, 2024
LDH-approved clinical policy — Vitamin D screening (PDF)
July 22, 2024
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) provider toolkit (PDF)
July 22, 2024
Discontinuance of Kangaroo Joey e-pumps, feeding sets, and supplies (PDF)
July 15, 2024
Early childhood developmental screening survey closes July 26, 2024 (PDF)
June 26, 2024
2024 summer webinar series registration now open (PDF)
June 18, 2024
Request for applications for youth Louisiana crisis response system training (PDF)
June 10, 2024
LDH-approved policy — Continuity for behavioral health care and care coordination (PDF)
June 10, 2024
LDH-approved clinical policy — Personal Care Services (effective 7/5/24) (PDF)
May 30, 2024
LDH-approved clinical policy — PSS (effective 6/29/24) (PDF)
May 30, 2024
Medical record requests (PDF)
May 28, 2024
Behavioral health services provider manual revised chapters (OT, PCS, and DBT) (PDF)
May 20, 2024
Obtaining blood pressure compliance for HEDIS measures CBP and BPD (PDF)
May 16, 2024
Medicaid quarterly eligibility checks resume in May (PDF)
May 16, 2024
Use CPT CAT II codes for members with diabetes or hypertension (PDF)
May 16, 2024
Remittance advice payment recovery detail now available (PDF)
May 16, 2024
Congenital syphilis performance improvement project (PIP) overview (PDF)
May 8, 2024
Prior authorization service list updates (PDF)
May 6, 2024
Behavioral health services provider manual revised chapters (PDF)
May 6, 2024
Changes to HEDIS measurement year 2024 — Glycemic status assessment for patients with Diabetes (PDF)
May 2, 2024
Change Healthcare restoration of services status (PDF)
April 30, 2024
Screening for HIV infection (PDF)
April 26, 2024
Two new LDH-approved clinical policies (effective 5/26/24) (PDF)
April 11, 2024
Four new LDH-approved clinical policies (effective 5/11/24) (PDF)
April 8, 2024
National Imaging Associates (NIA) is becoming Evolent (PDF)
April 5, 2024
Cervical Cancer Screening (CCS) provider pocket guide (PDF)
April 3, 2024
Two new LDH-approved clinical policies (effective 5/3/24) (PDF)
March 27, 2024
Change Healthcare timely filing deadline extension (PDF)
March 27, 2024
Change Healthcare timely filing deadline extension (PDF)
March 27, 2024
Change Healthcare timely filing deadline extension (PDF)
March 27, 2024
Electronic remittance advice access (PDF)
March 26, 2024
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provider incentives (PDF)
March 26, 2024
NAMI upcoming webinar (PDF)
March 21, 2024
Post appointment survey provider scorecard available in NaviNet (PDF)
March 20, 2024
Additional information on electronic claims submission to Availity (PDF)
March 18, 2024
Outpatient hospital claims system error (PDF)
March 18, 2024
Peer-to-Peer conversation (PDF)
March 12, 2024
Behavioral Health Services Provider Manual revision (PDF)
March 12, 2024
Emergency ambulance claims system error (PDF)
March 8, 2024
Change Healthcare claims submission options update (PDF)
March 6, 2024
Update on pending lawsuit A.A. et al. v. Abraham et al. (PDF)
March 6, 2024
Alternative claim submission option available (PDF)
March 6, 2024
Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) annual survey (PDF)
March 4, 2024
Change Healthcare system interruption update (PDF)
February 28, 2024
Hospital inpatient and CCR rate updates 2023 system error (PDF)
February 26, 2024
Change healthcare system interruption (PDF)
February 23, 2024
Claims system error revision — CPT 96372 (PDF)
February 14, 2024
Claims system error identified with vision eyewear items denial (PDF)
February 7, 2024
LDH approved clinical policy on cochlear implants (PDF)
February 7, 2024
LDH approved clinical policy on level 3.7 medically monitored high-intensity inpatient treatment — adolescent (PDF)
February 7, 2024
Medicaid provider issue resolution informational bulletin 19-3 (revised 12/23/23) (PDF)
February 5, 2024
Notification of Pregnancy form update (PDF)
February 2, 2024
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) approved clinical policies (PDF)
January 31, 2024
Importance of updating provider demographic information (PDF)
January 31, 2024
IPAT introduction follow-up letter (PDF)
January 30, 2024
Claims system error community psychiatric supportive treatment (PDF)
January 26, 2024
Diabetic insulin pump prior authorization (PDF)
January 12, 2024
IPAT introduction letter (PDF)
January 12, 2024
Updates to prior authorization service list (PDF)
January 8, 2024
TeleECHO clinics 2024 dates (PDF)
January 3, 2024
Updated clinical guidelines for Magellan/National Imaging Associates (PDF)
January 2, 2024
New collaboration with Somatus to launch on February 1, 2024 (PDF)
December 28, 2023
Mobile Wellness and Opportunity Center (PDF)
December 27, 2023
Behavioral Health Services Provider Manual, revised chapters (PDF)
December 8, 2023
Louisiana Department of Health approved policy — Provider Quality Monitoring Plan (PDF)
December 6, 2023
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) approved clinical policy — behavioral health crisis care (PDF)
November 30, 2023
Intellectual and Development Disabilities (IDD) eLearnings (PDF)
November 30, 2023
Update on A.A. et al. v. Russo [formerly A.A. v. Courtney N. Phillips et al.] (PDF)
November 9, 2023
New and improved NaviNet Plan Central (PDF)
November 8, 2023
Infertility diagnosis and treatment reimbursement policy (PDF)
November 1, 2023
Frequently asked questions (FAQ): Electronic visit verification for home health services (PDF)
October 30, 2023
Change in prior authorization services for pharmacy (PDF)
October 30, 2023
American Cancer Society cervical cancer screening webinar (PDF)
October 30, 2023
Cervical cancer screening webinar (PDF)
October 23, 2023
Behavioral health services provider manual, revised chapter on ACT (PDF)
October 19, 2023
Provider incentive for behavioral health follow-up care (PDF)
October 19, 2023
Claims system error for vision contact lenses (PDF)
October 19, 2023
Claims system error for adult chiropractic services (PDF)
October 17, 2023
Cervical cancer screening provider incentive program (PDF)
October 16, 2023
Free virtual training: youth mental health first aid (PDF)
October 2, 2023
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) approved in lieu of service policy for hospital-based care coordination for pregnant and postpartum individuals with SUD and their newborns (PDF)
October 2, 2023
Free virtual training: DSM 5-TR and problem gambling (PDF)
September 26, 2023
Documentation and coding when reporting hysterectomy (PDF)
September 26, 2023
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) approved individual placement and support clinical policy (PDF)
September 25, 2023
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) approved duplicate claim policy (PDF)
September 25, 2023
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) approved clinical policies (PDF)
September 5, 2023
Louisiana Mental Health Perinatal Partnership (LAMHPP) and Provider-to-Provider Consultation Line (PPCL) merger (PDF)
September 1, 2023
Claims system error discovered for HCPCS code H2017 (PDF)
August 29, 2023
Information on well-child visits 0 – 21 years (PDF)
August 29, 2023
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) (PDF)
August 16, 2023
Behavioral Health Services Provider Manual, revised chapter (revised 8/16/23) (PDF)
August 8, 2023
Individual placement and support and behavioral health non-licensed checklist (PDF)
August 3, 2023
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provider incentives information update (PDF)
August 2, 2023
Behavioral Health Survey Reminder (PDF)
July 25, 2023
Child-patient psychotherapy training opportunity (PDF)
July 25, 2023
Behavioral Health Services Provider Manual, revised chapters (PDF)
July 24, 2023
Expansion of options for supplemental document submission (275 transactions) revised (PDF)
July 18, 2023
Behavioral Health Services Provider Manual, Chapter 2 revisions (PDF)
July 18, 2023
ADHD follow-up care after medication administration (PDF)
July 13, 2023
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provider incentives and training update (PDF)
July 12, 2023
Professional services fluoride varnish program (PDF)
July 10, 2023
Behavioral health provider survey (PDF)
July 7, 2023
Rejection of prescriptions by pharmacies (PDF)
July 6, 2023
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provider incentives (PDF)
June 13, 2023
Upgrade of EDI claims compliance to SNIP Level 4 (PDF)
June 13, 2023
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) chapter revisions (PDF)
June 9, 2023
New Medicaid redetermination NaviNet tools (PDF)
June 7, 2023
LDH approved clinical policies (PDF)
June 6, 2023
LDH approved clinical policy CT Coronary Angiography (PDF)
June 6, 2023
Claims system error discovered (PDF)
June 5, 2023
Provider type consolidation for MHR (PDF)
June 2, 2023
Adverse incident reporting (PDF)
June 1, 2023
Evidence-based practices tracking update (PDF)
June 1, 2023
Peer support specialist supervisor training (PDF)
May 31, 2023
LDH-approved clinical policies (PDF)
May 31, 2023
Claims system error discovered (PDF)
May 31, 2023
ARPA provider incentives (PDF)
May 31, 2023
Provider enrollment portal memo (PDF)
May 9, 2023
Claims billed with 96156 denying ZB4 in error (PDF)
April 28, 2023
Behavioral health survey (PDF)
April 27, 2023
Behavioral health follow-up appointments (PDF)
April 18, 2023
Claims system error discovered (PDF)
April 17, 2023
Provider network monitoring reviews (PDF)
April 12, 2023
CPT CAT II Code Incentive Program (PDF)
April 12, 2023
Screening for HIV infection (PDF)
April 6, 2023
Provider to Provider Consultation Line (PPCL) | LAMHPP Brochure (PDF) | Louisiana Provider to Provider Consultation Line Flyer (PDF)
April 6, 2023
ACLA PCPs & Specialists Notice of COMPASS (PDF)
April 6, 2023
ACLA Maternity Providers – Initial COMPASS Notice (PDF)
March 30, 2023
Improve Chronic Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Pharmaceutical Treatment Initiation Rate (PDF)
March 30, 2023
Change Healthcare ConnectCenter electronic claims user guide link updates (PDF)
March 30, 2023
Revisions to Mental Health Rehabilitation Services and Addition Services and Opioid Treatment Programs chapters of BHSP manual (PDF)
March 29, 2023
Primary care providers (PCP) reassignment (PDF)
March 28, 2023
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Medicaid Redeterminations webinars, contact info form and provider enrollment portal reminders (PDF)
March 28, 2023
Individual Placement and Support services (IPS) kickoff event (PDF)
March 20, 2023
Guidelines for enrollee primary care provider (PCP) reassignment dispute process (PDF)
March 20, 2023
Guidelines for continuity of health care coordination (PDF)
March 16, 2023
Guidelines for continuity of care (PDF)
March 16, 2023
Guidelines for provider complaints and dispute processing and resolution policy (PDF)
March 16, 2023
Pharmacy policy approvals (PDF)
March 14, 2023
Updated NaviNet Medical Authorizations training material (PDF)
March 13, 2023
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (PDF)
March 3, 2023
Updated clinical guidelines for Magellan/National Imaging Associates for Lumbar Spine MRI (PDF)
March 1, 2023
Changes to the Perinatal Quality Enhancement Program (PQEP) Incentive (PDF)
February 14, 2023
Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) annual survey (PDF)
February 3, 2023
Immunizations required during EPSDT/well-child visits (PDF)
January 27, 2023
Provider enrollment claims impact (PDF)
January 24, 2023
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR): Cooking With Gas: Health Harms From Gas Stoves provider webinar training (reminder) (PDF)
January 19, 2023
Continuity of care authorizations (PDF)
January 19, 2023
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) (PDF)
January 17, 2023
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month (PDF)
January 9, 2023
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR): Cooking With Gas: Health Harms From Gas Stoves provider webinar training (PDF)
January 3, 2023
March of Dimes (MOD) Dismantling Bias in Maternal and Infant Healthcare — how to access your eLearning module (PDF)
January 2, 2023
Overutilization of antibiotics for upper respiratory infection (PDF)
December 28, 2022
Annual provider satisfaction survey 2022 (PDF)
December 20, 2022
Updated clinical guidelines for Magellan/National Imaging Associates (PDF)
December 20, 2022
Prior authorization service list updates (PDF)
December 13, 2022
Holiday schedule (PDF)
December 12, 2022
Enhanced provider resources to support whole-person care (PDF)
December 7, 2022
LARC Reimbursement (PDF)
November 30, 2022
39th National Association on Dual Diagnosis annual virtual conference (PDF)
November 23, 2022
CE Opportunity: Innovative HIV care strategies for people with HIV with co-occurring conditions (PDF)
November 1, 2022
Reminder: March of Dimes training: Breaking through Bias in Maternity Care provider e-Learning training CME/CEU (PDF)
October 28, 2022
Specialized behavioral health fee schedule update (PDF)
October 25, 2022
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR): Cooking With Gas: Health Harms from Gas Stoves (PDF)
October 18, 2022
Vision eyewear denials (PDF)
October 14, 2022
Notification of pregnancy form (PDF)
October 11, 2022
Seasonal flu vaccine billing guidelines (PDF)
October 7, 2022
Provider enrollment portal (PDF)
September 30, 2022
Clinical policy update: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment — Personal Care Services (PDF)
September 30, 2022
MHR regional tour (PDF)
September 29, 2022
March of Dimes training: Dismantling Bias in Maternal Care provider training October 5, 2022 (PDF)
September 28, 2022
NaviNet training (PDF)
September 20, 2022
Incentive for behavioral health follow-up care (PDF)
September 16, 2022
Medicaid provider webinars about provider enrollment deadline (PDF)
September 2, 2022
Vision benefit changing from Avesis (PDF)
August 31, 2022
Critical updates for Medicaid providers (PDF)
August 30, 2022
March of Dimes training: Dismantling Bias in Maternal and Infant Healthcare offered October 5 (PDF) 
August 25, 2022
New system for online prior authorizations launching September 12 (PDF) 
August 25, 2022
Navinet enhancements to behavioral health admission and discharge alerts (PDF) 
August 24, 2022
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) (PDF) 
August 19, 2022
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and Rural Health Centers (RHC) provider claims denying in error (PDF) 
August 8, 2022
CMS Medicaid NCCI Edits (PDF) 
August 2, 2022
Changes to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) incentive program (PDF) 
July 12, 2022
New provider tool: 3M™ health information systems dashboard (PDF) 
July 12, 2022
CARC/RARC code updates effective August 15, 2022 (PDF) 
July 12, 2022
Clinical practice guidelines (PDF) 
July 8, 2022
Vision benefit change (PDF) 
July 7, 2022
HIV viral load suppression (PDF) 
June 29, 2022
March of Dimes Breaking Through Bias™ in Maternity Care Provider Training (PDF) 
June 29, 2022
Medical record requests (PDF) 
June 28, 2022
ADHD follow-up care after medication (PDF) 
June 21, 2022
Durable medical equipment (DME) manual pricing (PDF) 
June 16, 2022
Specialized behavioral health fee schedule revision (PDF)
May 27, 2022
Claims system issue identified resulting in Z98 denials (PDF)
May 25, 2022
Clinical policy: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) (PDF)
May 5, 2022
Louisiana crisis response system fact sheets (PDF)
May 5, 2022
New telehealth place of service code (PDF)
April 26, 2022
Pharmacy policy renewals (4/28/22) (PDF)
April 19, 2022
Pharmacy policy renewals (4/20/22) (PDF)
April 18, 2022
Postpartum coverage extension (PDF)
April 12, 2022
Updated clinical guidelines for Magellan/National Imaging Associates (NIA) (PDF)
April 7, 2022
Behavioral health symposium: Pathways to employment (PDF)
April 7, 2022
Behavioral health symposium: Pathways to employment (PDF)
April 6, 2022
Chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) pharmaceutical treatment (PDF)
April 4, 2022
Enrollment drive calendar (PDF)
April 1, 2022
Clinical policy: Hospice prior authorization (PDF)
March 28, 2022
Faces and voices of recovery virtual training (PDF)
March 25, 2022
Behavioral health services manual update (PDF)
March 23, 2022
New solution for online prior authorizations (revised) (PDF)
March 17, 2022
Updated clinical guidelines for Magellan/National Imaging Associates (PDF)
March 15, 2022
Clinical policy: Individual placement and support (PDF)
March 14, 2022
New solution for online prior authorizations (PDF)
March 10, 2022
Professional services fluoride varnish program (PDF)
March 7, 2022
Clinical policy: Personal care services (PDF)
March 2, 2022
Champions of Care Event: NBA Fit Week (PDF)
February 21, 2022
Claims system issue identified resulting in no authorization denials (PDF)
February 16, 2022
Updates to the 835 Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) (PDF)
February 16, 2022
HEDIS trainings for 2022 (PDF)
February 11, 2022
Behavioral Health Symposium: Ethics of self-care (PDF)
February 7, 2022
Condition Optimization program (PDF)
February 4, 2022
Training sessions for the Medicaid provider enrollment portal (PDF)
February 1, 2022
Consumer assessment of healthcare providers and systems (CAHPS) annual survey (PDF)
January 24, 2022
Revision of the Specialized Behavioral Health fee schedule (PDF)
January 24, 2022
Changes to the AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana Perinatal Quality Enhancement Program (PDF)
January 14, 2022
First Friday reimbursement for January 2022 (PDF)
January 3, 2022
COVID-19 vaccinations for eligible populations (PDF)
December 20, 2021
Updated clinical guidelines for Magellan/National Imaging Associates (PDF)
December 15, 2021
Provider relief fund payments to support health care providers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic (PDF)
December 15, 2021
Holiday schedule (PDF)
December 10, 2021
Medicaid provider enrollment (PDF)
December 6, 2021
Reminder – Annual Provider Satisfaction Survey 2021 (PDF)
November 30, 2021
Prior authorization submissions (PDF)
November 24, 2021
Claims system issue identified (PDF)
November 19, 2021
Prospective outreach program (POP) training updated (PDF)
November 19, 2021
Updated JIVA trainings (PDF)
November 18, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine social media toolkit (PDF)
November 17, 2021
Changes impacting the provider directory (PDF)
November 11, 2021
Update: Additional claim system issue identified and resolved — p02 denials (PDF)
November 10, 2021
New policy for insulin pumps (PDF)
November 10, 2021
New drug policies 2021 (PDF)
November 10, 2021
Update to HCPCS codes requiring authorization (PDF)
November 10, 2021
Site of care medical pharmacy update (PDF)
November 2, 2021
Electronic prior authorization (ePA) requests (PDF)
October 29, 2021
Additional support available for provider enrollment issues (PDF)
October 25, 2021
Claims system issue resolved — ZC9 edit denials (PDF)
October 20, 2021
Claim system issue identified (PDF)
October 19, 2021
Electronic remittance advice code changes (PDF)
October 18, 2021
Buprenorphine treatment claims update (PDF)
October 15, 2021
Seasonal flu vaccine (PDF)
October 14, 2021
Changes regarding peer support services (PDF)
October 14, 2021
National lead poisoning prevention week (NLPPW) (PDF)
October 14, 2021
HIV Viral Load (HVL) suppression non-HEDIS measure added to PCP performance report in NaviNet (PDF)
October 11, 2021
NaviNet user access rollup (PDF)
October 8, 2021
Buprenorphine treatment claims are pricing at zero in error (PDF)
October 8, 2021
Claims system issue identified impacting hospital submissions (PDF)
October 6, 2021
How to participate in the Condition Optimization Prospective Outreach Program (PDF)
October 4, 2021
HEDIS® well child coding best practices (PDF)
October 4, 2021
HEDIS® telehealth tips (PDF)
September 28, 2021
Updated clinical guidelines for Magellan/NIA chest CT scans (PDF)
September 28, 2021
Updated clinical guidelines for Magellan/NIA lung cancer screening (PDF)
September 28, 2021
System error impacting claims for neonatal specialists (PDF)
September 27, 2021
Annual provider satisfaction survey (PDF)
September 24, 2021
Reminder Recovery Dispute Process (PDF)
September 16, 2021
Colorectal cancer screening recommendation update (PDF)
September 15, 2021
Biden–Harris administration to expand vaccination requirements for health care settings (PDF)
September 9, 2021
New enrollment requirements for all AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana providers (PDF)
September 7, 2021
Hurricane Ida update — IB 21-17 (revised 9/5/21) (PDF)
September 3, 2021
Hurricane Ida update — IB 21-17 (revised 9/3/21) (PDF)
September 3, 2021
Point of contact for inpatient psychiatric placement assistance (PDF)
September 3, 2021
Policy Retired: Monitored Anesthetic Care (MAC) for Colonoscopies and Endoscopies (PDF)
August 30, 2021
Hurricane Ida update (PDF)
August 30, 2021
Prior authorization submission tip sheet (PDF)
August 28, 2021
State of Emergency Information — Tropical Storm Ida (2nd Revision) (PDF)
August 27, 2021
State of Emergency Information — Tropical Storm Ida (PDF)
August 27, 2021
Changes to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) incentive program (PDF)
August 24, 2021
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy claims (PDF)
August 17, 2021
Presentation: LDH/OBH coordinated crisis system (PDF)
August 16, 2021
Device-dependent procedures denied in error (PDF)
August 12, 2021
Prior authorization for Aduhelm™ (aducanumab-avwa) (PDF)
August 10, 2021
Earn more by using CPT CAT II codes when care is provided to members with diabetes or hypertension (PDF)
August 10, 2021
State health assessment survey (PDF)
August 10, 2021
Payment policy — ambulance services (PDF)
August 10, 2021
Clinical policy — endovascular treatment for intermittent claudication (PDF)
August 2, 2021
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) (PDF)
July 29, 2021
Updates to the list of HCPCS codes requiring authorization (PDF)
July 29, 2021
Specialty drugs prior authorization (PA) criteria (PDF)
July 27, 2021
State Health Officer (SHO) updates on universal masking (PDF)
July 27, 2021
Member reassignment policy (PDF)
July 21, 2021
WebConnect to deactivate; sign up for Change Healthcare's ConnectCenter (claims management portal) (PDF)
July 20, 2021
COMPASS specialty providers (PDF)
July 20, 2021
COMPASS primary care providers (PDF)
July 19, 2021
Prospective outreach program (PDF)
July 16, 2021
Behavioral health provider quality monitoring policy (PDF)
July 15, 2021
Behavioral health providers: ADHD follow-up care after medication administration (PDF)
July 15, 2021
HEDIS measure: ADHD follow-up after medication administration (PDF)
July 13, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-13: Tobacco cessation counseling during pregnancy (PDF)
June 30, 2021
Monthly training for AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana's prior authorization tool (Jiva) (PDF)
June 29, 2021
Behavioral health Louisiana Department of Health State performance measures and provider resources (PDF)
June 29, 2021
Developmental screening office hours webinar (PDF)
June 25, 2021
New automated process impacting prior authorization submissions (PDF)
June 11, 2021
Providers now able to run practice-level NaviNet reports using the tax ID number (TIN) (PDF)
May 28, 2021
Updated clinical guidelines for Magellan/National Imaging Associates (PDF)
May 13, 2021
Treatment in place service and emergency transport on same date of service update (PDF)
May 12, 2021
Monitored anesthetic care (MAC) for colonoscopies and endoscopies (PDF)
May 7, 2021
Obstetric ultrasounds (PDF)
April 30, 2021
Primary Care First Model (PDF)
April 30, 2021
Primary Care First Model (PDF)
April 28, 2021
Assertive Community Treatment (PDF)
April 28, 2021
Ambulatory Surgery Center Procedures (PDF)
April 29, 2021
Treatment in Place Service and Emergency Transport on Same Date of Service (PDF)
April 16, 2021
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) screening and pharmaceutical treatment initiative refresher (PDF)
April 15, 2021
Louisiana Department of Health has revised “Incident to” services (PDF)
April 2, 2021
Prior authorization requests submitted via facsimile (PDF)
March 26, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-6: HCPCS and physician-administered drug reimbursement updates (PDF)
March 25, 2021
Behavioral health LDH state performance measures and provider resources (PDF)
March 24, 2021
Outpatient charges on same date as ambulatory surgery care (PDF)
March 19, 2021
Specialized Behavioral Health Fee Schedule revision as of March 1, 2021 (PDF)
March 17, 2021
Mental health first aid virtual courses (PDF)
March 17, 2021
Pennington Biomedical Research Center has created a new clinic for patients with Medicaid health coverage (PDF)
March 3, 2021
Existing Outpatient Service Authorizations Extended to April 30, 2021 (PDF)
February 26, 2021
Peer support services (PDF)
February 26, 2021
Extended home health overtime modifier (PDF)
February 26, 2021
Donor human milk (PDF)
February 24, 2021
Specialized behavioral health fee schedule updates (PDF)
February 18, 2021
American Indians 638 facility rate update (PDF)
February 11, 2021
Speech Therapy Claims denied in error (PDF)
February 11, 2021
New explanation of benefit (EOB) codes will appear on your remittance advices beginning March 15, 2021 (PDF)
February 5, 2021
Consumer assessment of healthcare providers' and systems (CAHPS) annual survey (PDF)
February 5, 2021
Louisiana developmental screening guidelines (PDF)
February 5, 2021
Inpatient concurrent care (PDF)
February 3, 2021
Provider training on top denials and tips on how to resolve them (PDF)
January 29, 2021
Updates to Prior Authorization Service List (PDF)
January 22, 2021
Integrated Practice Assessment Tool (IPAT) follow up (PDF)
January 22, 2021
2021 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes update (PDF)
January 20, 2021
Updated behavioral health services manual (PDF)
January 15, 2021
Integrated Practice Assessment Tool (IPAT) introduction (PDF)
January 14, 2021
Peer employment training application and dates (PDF)
January 7, 2021
Prior authorization of applied behavior analysis (ABA) services (PDF)
January 5, 2021
Louisiana Medicaid Hospital fee schedule updates (PDF)

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Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Informational Bulletins

December 19, 2024  
Informational Bulletin 24-49: Durable Medical Equipment ordering and referring provider requirements
December 19, 2024  
Informational Bulletin 24-48: 2025 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) update
December 19, 2024  
Informational Bulletin 24-47: Attention Local Educational Agency (LEA) providers: Correction to the exclusions for the ordering, prescribing, rendering NPI requirement and claim recycle
December 19, 2024  
Informational Bulletin 24-46: New Third-Party Liability Portal Functionality: BTPL search
November 26, 2024  
Informational Bulletin 24-45: Immunization fee schedule for children: Influenza trivalent (IIV3) (PDF)
November 26, 2024  
Informational Bulletin 24-44: Place of service code 27 outreach site/street (PDF)
November 26, 2024  
Informational Bulletin 24-42: Immunization fee schedule updates: 2024-2025 influenza vaccines and VFC (PDF)
November 21, 2024  
Informational Bulletin 24-43: Procedure code modifier utilization listing (PDF)
November 18, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-4: Managed care ambulance provider issue resolution (revised 11/13/24) (PDF)
November 18, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 21-2: Medicaid managed care transportation provider issue resolution (revised 11/13/24) (PDF)
November 6, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-42: Immunization fee schedule updates: 2024 – 2025 influenza vaccines and vaccines for children (PDF)
November 6, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-40: Carrier code management (CCM) (PDF)
November 1, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-41: Emergency oxygen equipment and supplies policy clarification (PDF)
November 1, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-32: Substance use disorder provider reimbursement update (revised 10/29/24) (PDF)

Previous LDH Informational Bulletins

November 1, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-7: LDH breast pump coverage changes (revised 10/29/24) (PDF)
October 31, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-27: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (revised 10/28/24) (PDF)
October 31, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-22: Provider enrollment portal rebaseline (revised 10/28/24) (PDF)
October 28, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-39: Beneficiary third-party liability data migration (PDF)
October 23, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-38: Certification of Ambulance Transportation (CAT) form revision (PDF)
October 17, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-37: Immunization fee schedule update — 2024 – 2025 influenza vaccination updates (PDF)
October 17, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-36: Third-party liability carrier code: Medicare Advantage carrier code updates (PDF)
October 14, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-35: Third-Party Liability Act 486 (PDF)
October 4, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-34: Coverage of Disposable (Elastomeric) Infusion Pumps (PDF)
October 1, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-33: Open enrollment for 2025 Medicaid managed care and dental plans (PDF)
September 25, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-32: Substance use disorder provider reimbursement update (PDF)
September 20, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-31: Coverage of respiratory viral panels (PDF)
September 18, 2024 
Informational Bulletin 24-30: Vision reimbursement rate update (PDF)
September 12, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-25: Expansion of mental health professionals (revised 9/6/24) (PDF)
September 3, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-28: Appropriate use of CARC/RARC codes in claims adjudication (PDF)
August 29, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-27: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (revised 8/23/24) (PDF)
August 29, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-18: Screening mammography coverage update (revised 8/23/24) (PDF)
August 29, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-22: Provider enrollment portal rebaseline project (revised 8/23/24) (PDF)
August 29, 2024
Informational Bulletin 19-3: Medicaid provider issue resolution (revised 8/23/24) (PDF)
August 9, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-27: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (PDF)
August 5, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-26: Brief emotional behavioral assessment (PDF)
August 5, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-25: Expansion of mental health professionals (PDF)
July 22, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-24: LDH guidance on brain death determination for providers (PDF)
July 22, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-18: Screening mammography coverage update (revised 7/18/24) (PDF)
July 8, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-23: Update on radiation oncology therapies (PDF)
July 2, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-22: Provider enrollment portal rebaseline (PDF)
July 1, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-2: ASAM criteria updates for adult substance use services (revised 6/26/24) (PDF)
June 18, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-2: ASAM criteria updates for adult substance use services (revised 6/13/24) (PDF)
June 18, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-21: Changes to third-party liability (TPL) carrier code listing (PDF)
June 18, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-20: X-modifier utilization (PDF)
June 10, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-19: Process for requesting consideration of policy changes and new benefit coverage (PDF)
June 10, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-18: Screening mammography coverage update (PDF)
May 28, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-17: Corneal cross-linking coverage (PDF)
May 28, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-16: Proprietary laboratory analyses changes (PDF)
May 20, 2024
Informational Bulletin 22-24: Pediatric day health care reimbursement (revised 5/14/24) (PDF)
May 20, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-15: Preferred Drug List (PDL) update for July 1, 2024 (PDF)
May 20, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-14: Dental sealant policy update (PDF)
May 8, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-13: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) manual updates (PDF)
May 6, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-12: Managed Care Organization (MCO) provider directory project (PDF)
April 26, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-10: LEAs and respective billing agencies — changes to NCCI MUE edits (PDF)
April 17, 2024
Informational Bulletin 16-9: 340B policy clarification (revised 4/15/24) (PDF)
April 11, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-11: Updates to the outpatient hospital fee schedule based on NCCI MUEs (PDF)
April 8, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-9: Therapy services in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, and American Indian clinics (PDF)
April 8, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-4: Managed care ambulance provider issue resolution (PDF)
April 8, 2024
Informational Bulletin 19-3: Medicaid provider issue resolution (revised 4/2/24) (PDF)
April 3, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-8: Emergency medical transportation methodology update and air ambulance mileage rate increase (PDF)
April 1, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-7: LDH breast pump coverage changes effective March 1, 2024 (PDF)
March 12, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-6: Newborn deemed eligible managed care organization (MCO) assignment mismatch corrections (PDF)
March 6, 2024
Informational Bulletin 19-6: Member reassignment policy core elements (revised 3/4/24) (PDF)
March 6, 2024
Informational Bulletin 19-3: Medicaid provider issue resolution (revised 3/4/24) (PDF)
February 16, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-2: ASAM criteria updates for adult substance use services (PDF)
February 12, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-5: Pediatric day health care (PDHC) policy reminder (PDF)
February 6, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-4: Medicaid managed care ambulance provider issue resolution (PDF)
February 5, 2024
Informational Bulletin 15-17: Billing for specialized mental health and substance use services for dual eligibles (revised 1/31/24) (PDF)
February 5, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-3: Immunization fee schedule updates (PDF)
January 24, 2024
Informational Bulletin 24-1: 2024 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) update (PDF)
January 24, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-14: Electronic visit verification for home health services (revised 1/19/24) (PDF)
January 2, 2024
Informational Bulletin 23-22: Administration of respiratory syncytial virus vaccines (PDF)
December 20, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-14: Electronic visit verification for home health services (revised 12/18/23) (PDF)
December 14, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-21: Tobacco cessation counseling expanded (PDF)
December 8, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-14: Electronic visit verification for home health services (revised 12/6/23) (PDF)
November 17, 2023
Informational Bulletin 22-38: Medicaid provider enrollment portal update and requirements (revised 11/14/23) (PDF)
October 25, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-20: Update to topical fluoride varnish coverage for dental providers (PDF)
October 11, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-19: Open enrollment for Medicaid managed care (PDF)
September 28, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-11: Diabetic supplies coverage as a pharmacy benefit (revised 9/26/23) (PDF)
September 20, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-18: Managed Care Organization (MCO) credentialing for medical staff of hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), and Rural Health Clinics (RHC) (PDF)
September 20, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-17: Coverage for portable oxygen concentrators (PDF)
September 18, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-16: 2023 Physician-administered drug reimbursement update (PDF)
August 30, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-14: Electronic visit verification for home health services (revised 8/25/23) (PDF)
August 23, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-14: Electronic visit verification for home health services (PDF)
August 23, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-12: Midwifery services reimbursement rate update revised (PDF)
August 17, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-13: Anesthesia for pain management (PDF)
August 2, 2023
Informational Bulletin 19-3: Medicaid provider issue resolution (revised 7/31/23) (PDF)
July 20, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-12: Midwifery services reimbursement rate update (PDF)
July 18, 2023
Informational Bulletin 22-10 Termination of the non-emergency medical transportation temporary mileage rate (revised 7/14/23) (PDF)
July 18, 2023
Informational Bulletin 22-38: Medicaid provider enrollment portal update and requirements (revised 7/14/23) (PDF)
July 18, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-10: COVID-19 laboratory tests: HCPCS codes updates (revised 7/14/23) (PDF)
July 10, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-10: COVID-19 laboratory tests: HCPCS codes updates (PDF)
July 7, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-11: Coverage of diabetes supplies as a pharmacy benefit (PDF)
June 21, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-9: Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System updates (PDF)
June 20, 2023
Informational Bulletin 21-2: Medicaid managed care transportation provider issue resolution (revised 6/15/23) (PDF)
June 20, 2023
Informational Bulletin 21-9: Finding a specialist (revised 6/15/23) (PDF)
June 20, 2023
Informational Bulletin 19-3: Medicaid provider issue resolution (revised 6/15/23) (PDF)
May 30, 2023
Informational Bulletin 20-4: Telehealth facilitation of mental health rehabilitation (MHR) services during the COVID-19 declared emergency (revised 5/24/23) (PDF)
May 17, 2023
Healthy Louisiana retires Informational Bulletins related to COVID-19 (PDF)
May 3, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-8: Coverage of Makena (17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone caproate) for prevention of pre-term birth (PDF)
April 26, 2023
Informational Bulletin 21-15: (revised 3.24.23) General Anesthesia & Facility Reimbursement Increase for Dental Treatment (PDF)
April 18, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-5: Provider policy update: Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Personal Care Services (PDF)
April 18, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-6: Home health service reimbursement rate update (PDF)
April 13, 2023
Informational Bulletin 19-3: Medicaid provider issue resolution (revised 4/10/23) (PDF)
March 27, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-4: Immunization Update: Pneumococcal Vaccine (15 valent) for Ages 0-18 (PDF)
April 03, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-3: Reimbursement for portable oxygen contents (PDF)
March 27, 2023
Informational Bulletin 21-2: Medicaid managed care transportation provider issue resolution (revised 3/7/23) (PDF)
March 20, 2023
Informational Bulletin 20-7: SUD Telemedicine/Telehealth (revised 3/16/23) (PDF)
March 20, 2023
Informational Bulletin 20-6: LMHP Telemedicine/Telehealth (revised 3/16/23) (PDF)
March 20, 2023
Informational Bulletin 20-4: MHR Telemedicine/Telehealth (revised 3/16/23) (PDF)
February 14, 2023
Informational Bulletin 22-31: Enteral formula reimbursement changes and publication of new fee schedules (revised 2/10/23) (PDF)
February 14, 2023
Informational Bulletin 19-3: Medicaid provider issue resolution (revised 2/10/23) (PDF)
January 27, 2023
Informational Bulletin 23-2: Procedure for submitting 148 admission forms (PDF)
January 9, 2023
Informational Bulletin 22-38: Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal Update and Requirements (revised 1/6/23) (PDF)
December 16, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-38: Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal Update and Requirements (revised 12/9/22) (PDF)
December 12, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-39: Member Enrollment for 2023 Health Plans (PDF)
December 12, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-36: Billing for SUD Intensive Outpatient Program treatment (revised 12/7/22) (PDF)
December 9, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-22: ACT 503 Changes to Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (PSR) (revised 12/07/22) (PDF)
December 2, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-38: Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal update and requirements (PDF)
November 29, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-21: Community health workers in FQHCs and RHCs (revised 11/23/22) (PDF)
November 10, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-36: Changes to billing for substance use disorder intensive outpatient program treatment ASAM (PDF)
November 9, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-34: Vision same day or subsequent day follow-up office visit policy (PDF)
November 9, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-22: ACT 503 Changes to Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (PSR) (revised 10/31/22)(PDF)
November 7, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-35: Human donor milk outpatient coverage (PDF)
October 12, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-33: Act 151 Peer support specialist in behavioral health settings (PDF)
October 5, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-32: Evaluation and management services for Medicaid beneficiaries living in nursing facilities (PDF)
October 4, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-31: Enteral Formula Reimbursement Changes and Publication of New Fee Schedules (PDF)
October 3, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 20-5: COVID-19 provider update (revised 9/30/22) (PDF)
September 20, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-30: General inpatient care during hospice election period (PDF)
September 13, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-29: New HCPCS codes for continuous glucose monitoring devices (PDF)
September 12, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-28: COVID-19 — commercially purchased bebtelovimab reimbursement (Q0222) (PDF)
September 9, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 22-4: Providers enrollment portal (revised 9/2/22) (PDF)
August 24, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 22-27: Updated sterilization consent form (PDF)
August 24, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 22-26: Monkeypox vaccine (PDF)
August 19, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB IB 22-25: Prior authorization of reimbursement for noninvasive and invasive ventilators (PDF)
August 12, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 22-24: Pediatric Day Health Care Reimbursement Update (PDF)
August 8, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 20-5: COVID-19 provider update (revised 8/4/22) (PDF)
August 5, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 22-23: Reimbursement for continuous glucose monitoring devices (PDF)
August 1, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 22-4: Providers enrollment portal (revised 7/29/22) (PDF)
July 29, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 20-5: COVID-19 provider update (revised 7/28/22) (PDF)
July 22, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 20-5: COVID-19 provider update (revised 7/25/22) (PDF)
July 18, 2022
Informational Bulletin updated for IB 22-22: ACT 503 Changes to Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (PSR) (PDF)
July 6, 2022
Informational Bulletin updated for IB 22-21: Community health workers in FQHC/RHCs (revised 7/7/22) (PDF)
July 6, 2022
Informational Bulletin updated for IB 22-21: Community health workers in FQHC/RHCs (PDF)
July 6, 2022
Informational Bulletin updated for IB 22-20: Community health workers (PDF)
July 6, 2022
Informational Bulletin updated for IB 22-19: Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) CPT code 97153 (PDF)
July 6, 2022
Informational Bulletin updated for IB 22-4: Providers enrollment portal (revised 6/30/22) (PDF)
June 30, 2022
Informational Bulletin updated for IB 22-18: Dental care for adults (PDF)
June 27, 2022
Informational Bulletin updated for IB 20-5: COVID-19 provider update (revised 6/23/22) (PDF)
June 21, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 22-17: Allergy testing and allergen immunotherapy policy update (PDF)
June 21, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 22-16: Immunization update - Pneumococcal vaccines (PDF)
June 21, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 22-16: Immunization update - Pneumococcal vaccines (PDF)
June 16, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 22-4: Medicaid provider enrollment (revised 6/10/22) (PDF)
June 15, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 20-5: COVID-19 provider update (revised 6/9/22) (PDF)
May 24, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 19-11: Telemedicine/telehealth billing changes (PDF)
May 20, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 20-1 Telemedicine/ Telehealth Billing Changes for Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Clinics (PDF)
May 10, 2022
Informational Bulletin updates for IB 20-4: MHR Telemedicine/Telehealth, IB 20-6: LMHP Telemedicine/Telehealth, and IB 20-7: SUD Telemedicine/Telehealth (PDF)
May 10, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-15: Urine drug testing policy update (PDF)
May 10, 2022
Informational Bulletin 20-5: COVID-19 provider update (revised 5/6/22) (PDF)
May 6, 2022
Informational Bulletin 19-6: Member reassignment policy core elements (revised 5/6/22) (PDF)
May 5, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-14: COVID-19 monoclonal treatment in FQHC and RHC throughout the public health emergency (PDF)
April 25, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-13: 2022 HCPCS and physician-administered drug reimbursement updates (PDF)
April 21, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-4: Medicaid provider enrollment portal (revised 4/18/22) (PDF)
April 18, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-12: Remote patient monitoring policy (PDF)
April 4, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-11: Removal of the NPI requirement (PDF)
April 1, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-8: Coverage of human milk storage bags as durable medical equipment (DME) benefit (PDF)
March 31, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-9: Sterilization consent form (PDF)
March 17, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-4: Medicaid provider enrollment portal (revised 3/17/22) (PDF)
March 14, 2022
Informational Bulletin 20-5: COVID-19 provider update (revised 3/14/22) (PDF)
March 4, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-7: Reimbursement update — Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Personal Care Services (PDF)
March 3, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-6: Behavioral health in lieu of service policy (PDF)
March 2, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-5: Pharmacy brand name and generic drugs policy (PDF)
February 28, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-4: Louisiana Medicaid provider enrollment portal (PDF)
February 8, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-3: Sinus procedure policy (PDF)
January 31, 2022
Informational Bulletin 20-5: COVID-19 provider update (revised 1/31/22) (PDF)
January 26, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-2: COVID-19 vaccine administration and treatment reimbursement update (PDF)
January 20, 2022
Informational Bulletin 21-21: Changes to behavioral health services in federally qualified health centers(FQHC) and rural health clinics (RHC) (revised 1/14/22) (PDF)
January 18, 2022
Informational Bulletin 22-1: 2022 Health care common procedure coding system update (PDF)
January 3, 2022
Informational Bulletin 20-5: COVID-19 provider update (revised 1/3/22) (PDF)
January 1, 2022
Informational Bulletin 19-3: Medicaid managed care provider issue resolution (revised 1/1/22) (PDF)
December 23, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-30: Cardiovascular services policy (PDF)
December 23, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-29: Cochlear implant policy (PDF)
December 16, 2021
Informational Bulletin 19-3: Medicaid managed care provider issue resolution (PDF)
November 23, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-28: Acts 204 and 433 Providers of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Services (PDF)
November 19, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-27: COVID-19 vaccine administration in federally qualified health centers (FQHC/RHC) (PDF)
November 9, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-26: Skin substitutes (PDF)
October 21, 2021
Informational Bulletin 20-5: COVID-19 provider update (revised 10/21/21) (PDF)
October 20, 2021
Informational Bulletin 15-17: Billing for specialized mental health, substance use services for dual eligibles (PDF)
October 6, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-24: Professional services program (PDF)
October 6, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-23: Early and periodic screening, diagnostic and treatment (EPSDT) preventive screening services – use of TD (RN) modifier (PDF)
October 6, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-20: EPSDT policy (revised) (PDF)
October 5, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-21: Changes to behavioral health services in federally qualified health centers (FQHC) and rural health clinics (RHC) (PDF)
September 27, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-20: EPSDT policy (revised 9/27/21) (PDF)
September 27, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-16: Durable medical equipment manual pricing project for certain HCPCS codes (revised 9/27/21) (PDF)
September 27, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-19: Physician-administered medication policy (revised 9/22/21) (PDF)
September 24, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-15: General anesthesia and facility fee increase for dental treatment (revised 9/22/21) (PDF)
September 14, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-18: Genetic counseling policy (PDF)
September 10, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-17: DME supplies have been added to the list of services that are extended through October 31, 2021 for the impacted parishes. (revised 9/10/21) (PDF)
September 8, 2021
Informational Bulletin 19-3: Medicaid managed care provider issue resolution (revised 9/8/21) (PDF)
August 31, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-15: General anesthesia and facility reimbursement increase for dental treatment (Revised 8/31/21( (PDF)
August 25, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-16: Durable medical equipment manual pricing project for certain HCPCS codes (PDF)
August 17, 2021
Informational Bulletin 20-5: COVID-19 provider update (revised 8/17/21) (PDF)
August 12, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-15: general anesthesia and facility reimbursement increase for dental treatment provided in a hospital outpatient setting (revised 8/12/21) (PDF)
August 9, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-15: general anesthesia and facility reimbursement increase for dental treatment provided in a hospital outpatient setting (PDF)
August 9, 2021
Informational Bulletin 20-5: COVID-19 provider update (revised 8/9/21) (PDF)
August 2, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-5: New Louisiana Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal (revised 8/2/21) (PDF)
July 22, 2021
Informational Bulletin 20-5: COVID-19 provider updated (revised 7/22/21) (PDF)
July 6, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-12: Open enrollment for Medicaid managed care and dental plans (PDF)
June 25, 2021
Informational Bulletin 20-5: COVID-19 provider update (Revised 6/25/21) (PDF)
June 18, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-5: New Louisiana Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal (Revised 6/18/21) (PDF)
June 16, 2021
Informational Bulletin 20-5: COVID-19 - Provider Update (Revised 6/16/21) (PDF)
June 9, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-2: NEMT provider issue resolution (revised 6/8/21)(PDF)
May 28, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-11: Reimbursement update COVID-19 vaccine and treatment administration (PDF)
May 26, 2021
Informational Bulletin 20-5: COVID-19 Provider update (PDF)
May 21, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-2 (Revised ): Medicaid Managed Care Provider Issue Resolution  (PDF)
May 3, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-5 (Revised 5/3/21): New Louisiana Medicaid provider enrollment portal (PDF)
April 21, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-8: LSU Enhanced Professional Services Fees to be Paid Effective 1/1/2021(PDF)
April 20, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-9: Finding a Specialist (PDF)
May 11, 2021
Informational Bulletin 20-5 (Revised): COVID-19 provider update (PDF)
April 12, 2021
Healthy Louisiana Revises IB: 20-4; 20-6; 20-7 (PDF)
April 2, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-7: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (PDF)
March 26, 2021
Informational Bulletin 20-5: COVID-19 Provider update (PDF)
March 5, 2021
Informational Bulletin 21-5: New Louisiana Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal (PDF)

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