Announcements
Dental Providers: Oral Surgery Documentation Update
5/08/25
Important clarifications for submitted documentation when active periodontal disease is the rationale for extraction of impacted teeth. Click here to view details.
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5/02/25
Starting May 1, submitted cases that require additional clinical or administrative information or corrections for case approval will be pended with a detailed list of updates only once. Everything on the list must be uploaded to the portal within 15...
Continue readingDME PROVIDERS: Wheelchair auto-approval
4/16/25
DME providers who need wheelchair parts can now get an authorization within 24 hours for approved cases by submitting via the portal and filling out a questionnaire! Applies to codes: HCPCS Codes: K0108, E0953, E0955 - E0957, E0960, E0966, E1028[RM1]...
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Dental Providers
11/13/24
Vital Information: Please view the most current Authorization Requirments
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8/07/24
The Oral Surgery questionnaire has been updated for the following codes: D7220, D7230, D7240,7241, D7252. As of 9/1/24 this new checklist will replace the previous questionnaire and will be required along with all clinical documentational when submitting a request for...
Continue readingDHS Forms
8/07/24
DHS requires providers submit authorization requests using the most current version of DHS forms. Providers can locate the most current DHS forms at https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/ . Please reach out to DHS at DHS.MA.Behavioral.Health@state.mn.us or call the DHS provider help desk (651)...
Continue readingMN SUD Training Links Updated
7/22/24
SUD Providers: Quarterly, monthly & Open office training links have been updated! Please visit the Training Materials Page and choose the "Substance Use Category". All links and training descriptions will be under the "Training Links" category.
Continue readingHH/HCN Providers
2/13/24
Please note, submitted cases that do not include attached documentation will now be rejected within 5 days instead of original 10 days. This is effective immediately per determination made jointly with DHS.
Continue readingTRAINING VIDEOS ON THE UPDATED PROVIDER PORTAL
11/06/23
MHCP Atrezzo Portal Administrator Training Video -- Administrators MHCP Atrezzo Portal Login -- All users MN Atrezzo Provider Portal System Training -- All users on full portal functionality. PROVIDER PORTAL QUICK REFERENCE GUIDES - PDF: MHCP Atrezzo Portal Administrator Training...
Continue readingPsychiatric admission for Inpatient level of care update:
7/13/23
** EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ** Per DHS directive 07.13.2023, the discharge date is not required for an approved IP psychiatric admission review. The approved date of admission is displayed as a single line date of service in Atrezzo/ANG and will not...
Continue readingEXTENDED PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENT TREATMENT PROVIDERS
3/06/23
The most recent PowerPoint Presentation describing the DHS review process including updated ANG screenshots has been uploaded to the Kepro-Acentra Training Page. You can select "Training" from the blue menu on the left, then Mental Health "+" then select Extended Psychiatric...
Continue readingDental providers creating cases for d4341 and/or d4342:
3/06/23
For each quadrant being requested, you must create a procedure line (IE: 4 quadrants will require 4 procedure entries). Then for each procedure line, you must choose the quadrant requested for that procedure line. Click here for detailed instructions.
Continue readingDENTAL PROVIDERS
2/06/23
UPDATE TO RETROACTIVE REVIEW POLICY FOR REMOVABLE DENTAL PROSTHESIS Please note as of October 1st retroactive requests for removable prostheses will no longer be down coded to alternate services. If the recipient does not meet criteria for the code / service...
Continue readingMN 1115 SUD Demonstration Providers
8/09/22
ASAM is providing a standardized version of the ASAM criteria to the public in the hopes of increasing the quality and consistency of patient assessments and individualized, patient centered care. ASAM CRITERIA ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW GUIDE Please see the July 26,...
Continue readingDBT PROVIDERS: Updated DBT IOP Authorization Form (DHS – 6322)
6/24/22
An updated DBT IOP Authorization Form, DHS 6322 has been released for immediate use. This form can be found on the MN DHS website by following this link: DHS-6322-ENG (Initial Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Authorization) (state.mn.us)...
Continue readingReminders for Case Submissions:
3/08/22
1. Review the below request type definitions to determine the most appropriate selection: Prior Authorization - the service(s) or item(s) have not been provided yet. This request is to seek prior approval. Retrospective - the service(s) or item(s) have already been rendered...
Continue readingASAM Criteria Assessment Interview Guide
3/01/22
ASAM is providing a standardized version of the ASAM criteria to the public in the hopes of increasing the quality and consistency of patient assessments and individualized, patient centered care. ASAM CRITERIA ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW GUIDE Please see the July 26,...
Continue readingEIDBI Providers, Kepro has two announcements:
2/01/22
Kepro has added two new documents under the CMDE/EIDBI provider training tab. These checklists have been created to assist providers with submitting EIDBI ITP and CMDE authorizations. Each case will be reviewed to ensure all necessary documentation has been provided...
Continue readingEIDBI 0373T Code Has Been Added
10/14/21
The 0373T code with UB modifier for higher intensity intervention services has been added to the ITP form and effective as of Thursday 10/14/2021. This code and modifier are now available when creating Cases in the Kepro Atrezzo Portal.
Continue readingEIDBI/CMDE PROVIDERS:
10/08/21
Effective DATE 10/8/2021 - Please be advised Service Agreements will no longer be created for EIDBI requests for administrative reasons such as: All required documents not included; Provider NPI not valid; Request represents a duplicate authorization; Or when Recipients have active...
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