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Christy

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LCSW/Medicaid in NYS
« on: January 22, 2014, 01:40:18 PM »
I bill for a LCSW in NY. She is now a Medicaid provider. It is my understanding that an LCSW cannot bill straight Medicaid? What about when Medicaid is 2ndry to Medicare?

 
And if she cannot receive any payments from Medicaid, do we still have to fill out the EFT and E-remittance forms for them?  The reps at Medicaid are no help!!

Please help!
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Re: LCSW/Medicaid in NYS
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2014, 12:11:00 AM »
Definitely a Linda question. I am sure that she will see it tomorrow. She is in NY and knows mental health backwards and forwards.

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« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2014, 12:46:08 PM »
They can only be reimbursed for patients who are QMBs (Qualified Medicaid Beneficiaries).  QMBs are persons who receive SSD because of age or long-term disability.  If she has patients who are QMBs or plans on seeing them then she needs to complete the EFT & other required paperwork.
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Re: LCSW/Medicaid in NYS
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2014, 12:53:25 PM »
LCSW's are covered, and you can bill Medicaid. They do have some restrictions though I believe.. I don't think they can see patients not qualified under 21. I have not had a NY State Medicaid in a long time. Reimbursement is HORRIBLE on mental health claims

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Re: LCSW/Medicaid in NYS
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2014, 01:11:16 PM »
Actually they've revamped the system quite a bit.  They don't pay LCSW's unless the patient is QMB which is not a lot.  But the overall reimbursement for MH has gone up and it's really not that bad anymore.  It did used to be awful.  We bill NYS Medicaid currently for several LCSW's and they don't get reimbursed for straight Medicaid patients.  But the Medicaid HMO's do pay them and their reimbursement isn't bad either.
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Re: LCSW/Medicaid in NYS
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2014, 01:11:16 PM »

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Re: LCSW/Medicaid in NYS
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2014, 01:59:02 PM »
THANK YOU!  THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

I am so grateful to each and everyone of you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

this was so helpful to me!!!! :)

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Re: LCSW/Medicaid in NYS
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2014, 02:06:54 PM »
another question: if Medicare crosses their approved claim to a QMB, we can expect to get paid automatically, like any other insurer would, correct?

I wouldn't need to file anything, would I?

I am sort of Medicaid- phobic, lol....

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Re: LCSW/Medicaid in NYS
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2014, 02:22:03 PM »
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another question: if Medicare crosses their approved claim to a QMB, we can expect to get paid automatically, like any other insurer would, correct?

Not necessarily! This was yet another reason my clients that took Medicaid no longer take it. Are you a Medicare provider?
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Re: LCSW/Medicaid in NYS
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2014, 02:24:53 PM »
ugh!!! yes we are a Medicare provider and a newly minted Medicaid provider....

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« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2014, 02:30:26 PM »
Then it SHOULD cross over from Medicare to Medicaid.. not the word "SHOULD".. it doesn't always happen. One of my providers did a lot of nursing home a few years ago and what a pain in butt if the crossover wasn't done.. try chasing down those ..

Michele, what are they paying on say a 90834? (LCSW level) Just curious.
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Re: LCSW/Medicaid in NYS
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2014, 02:34:17 PM »
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Michele, what are they paying on say a 90834? (LCSW level) Just curious.

Hudson Health Plan (managed Medicaid) pays $60

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« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2014, 03:30:22 PM »
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Hudson Health Plan (managed Medicaid) pays $60

Oh they are part of MVP right?   hmm.. that's actually not bad.. I was just curious.. I think if I mentioned Medicaid to these two clients they would flat out tell me to go fly a kite. LOL   The reimbursement was only part of the problem.. they seem to be a pain in the neck.
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Re: LCSW/Medicaid in NYS
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2014, 03:34:02 PM »
only the CHP and FHP has merged with MVP, I think....


anyhow, Hudson Health Plan behavioral hlth claims are processed by Beacon and they are a DREAM to work with....easy authorizations and payment in 2 weeks....I wish all payors were like them!

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Re: LCSW/Medicaid in NYS
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2014, 03:34:38 PM »
curious what Fidelis pays for 90834?

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Re: LCSW/Medicaid in NYS
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2014, 09:35:40 PM »
I will look up the Fidelis amount.  I believe it is just over $60 for a 90834. 

Linda,

They do pay the 90834.
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Re: LCSW/Medicaid in NYS
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2014, 09:35:40 PM »