Bundled Value Code - Medicare UB-04 Part A Institutional Claims

The “Bundled Value Code” field is a new field located on the electronic Medicare UB-04 Part A Institutional crossover claim form. When entering a claim in emomed, this field is located within the Header section of the online claim form. Providers may reference the Emomed Help button located on the upper right corner of the online claim form for definitions of the fields.

Benefit Matrix

The Benefit Matrix is a practical tool now linked from the MO HealthNet Division’s Provider Participation page. Once a provider navigates to the Provider Participation page, the Benefit Matrix may be found on the left side of the page in the General Information section, underneath the “MO HealthNet Guide — Puzzled by the Terminology?” link. The Benefit Matrix is an Excel spreadsheet that outlines the various benefits and limitations for each of the MO HealthNet programs, as well as cost-sharing, and co-pay amounts.

Participant Administrative Lock-In

Some MO HealthNet participants are restricted (or locked-in) to a provider or providers, such as a certain physician/clinic and/or pharmacy, where the participant can receive treatment or services. A provider checking patient eligibility is given the names and phone numbers of the lock-in providers. Payment of services for a locked-in participant cannot be made to other providers, except for emergency services or authorized referral services.

HIPPA - Related Code Lists

Providers continue to question the explanation of the codes shown on their claim confirmation report, as well as their remittance advices.

MO HealthNet no longer reports MO HealthNet-specific explanation of benefits and exception message codes on any type of remittance advice. As required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) national standards, administrative code sets, such as Claim Adjustment Reason Codes, Remittance Advice Remark Codes, and NCPDP Version 5.0 Reject Codes for Telecommunication Standard are used.