PROVIDER ALERTS
New Member ID Numbers
August 2005
BC/BS has recently issued new ID cards to their members. As a result, and in compliance with HIPAA Policies and Procedures, you are now required to submit claims with the member’s ID# and NOT the member’s Social Security Number.
Increased Provider Payment Rates
May 2005
Mesa Mental Health has increased the payment for Initial Evaluations (90801) by Masters prepared therapists and psychologists by 10 dollars.
Outpatient Authorizations
August 2004
Mesa Mental Health is now initially pre-authorizing 10 visits for outpatient services
Smoking Cessation Services
May 2004
Mesa Mental Health is looking for clinicians interested in offering smoking cessation services. The program is being designed in conjunction with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico. If interested, please contact Network Services.