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Children's Services Handbook

Table of Contents

1. General Information CH-15

1.1 Medical Transportation Program CH-15

2. Chemical Dependency Treatment Facility Services CH-15

2.1 Overview CH-15

2.2 Enrollment CH-15

2.3 Services/Benefits, Limitations, and Prior Authorization CH-16

2.3.1 Outpatient Counseling CH-16

2.3.2 Prior Authorization CH-17

2.4 Documentation Requirements CH-17

2.5 Claims Filing and Reimbursement CH-17

2.5.1 Claims Information CH-17

2.5.2 Reimbursement CH-18

3. Medicaid Children's Services (CCP) CH-18

3.1 Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) (CCP) CH-18

3.2 CCP Overview CH-19

3.2.1 Client Eligibility CH-19

3.2.2 Enrollment CH-19

3.2.3 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-20

3.2.4 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-21

3.2.4.1 Diagnosis Coding CH-22

3.2.4.2 Drug and Medical Device Approval CH-22

3.2.4.3 Physician Signature CH-22

3.3 Clinician-Directed Care Coordination Services (CCP) CH-22

3.3.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-22

3.3.1.1 Non-Face-to-Face Services CH-24

3.3.1.1.1 Non-Face-to-Face Medical Conferences CH-24

3.3.1.1.2 Non-Face-to-Face Clinician Supervision of a Home Health Client CH-24

3.3.1.1.3 Non-Face-to-Face Clinician Supervision of a Hospice Client CH-24

3.3.1.1.4 Non-Face-to-Face Clinician Supervision of a Nursing Facility Client CH-24

3.3.1.1.5 Other Non-Face-to-Face Supervision CH-24

3.3.1.1.6 Non-Face-to-Face Prolonged Services CH-25

3.3.1.1.7 Non-Face-to-Face Specialist or Subspecialist Telephone Consultation CH-25

3.3.1.1.8 General Requirements for Non-Face-to-Face Clinician-Directed
Care Coordination Services CH-26

3.3.1.1.9 Non-Face-to-Face Care Plan Oversight CH-26

3.3.1.1.10 Medical Team Conference CH-26

3.3.1.2 Face-to-Face Services CH-27

3.3.1.2.1 General Requirements for Face-to-Face Clinician-Directed
Care Coordination Services CH-27

3.3.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-27

3.3.2.1 Documentation Requirements for the Medical Home Clinician
for a Telephone Consult with a Specialist CH-29

3.3.2.2 Documentation Requirements for the Specialist or Subspecialist
for a Telephone Consult with the Medical Home Clinician CH-29

3.3.3 Claims Information CH-29

3.3.4 Reimbursement CH-30

3.4 Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs)/Outpatient
Rehabilitation Facilities (ORFs) CH-30

3.4.1 Enrollment CH-30

3.4.2 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-30

3.4.3 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-32

3.4.4 Claims Information CH-33

3.4.5 Reimbursement CH-33

3.5 Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Supplier (CCP) CH-33

3.5.1 Enrollment CH-33

3.5.1.1 Pharmacies (CCP) CH-33

3.5.2 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-34

3.5.2.1 Purchase Versus Equipment Rental CH-35

3.5.3 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-36

3.5.3.1 Equipment Accessories CH-36

3.5.3.2 Equipment Modifications CH-36

3.5.3.3 Equipment Adjustments CH-36

3.5.3.4 Equipment Repairs CH-37

3.5.3.5 DME Certification and Receipt Form CH-37

3.5.3.6 Specific CCP Policies CH-37

3.5.4 Cardiorespiratory (Apnea) Monitor CH-38

3.5.4.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-38

3.5.4.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-38

3.5.5 Croup Tent/Pulse Oximeter CH-39

3.5.5.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-39

3.5.5.1.1 Croup Tent CH-39

3.5.5.1.2 Pulse Oximeter CH-39

3.5.5.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-39

3.5.5.2.1 Croup Tent CH-39

3.5.5.2.2 Pulse Oximeter CH-39

3.5.6 Donor Human Milk CH-41

3.5.6.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-41

3.5.6.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-41

3.5.7 Electronic Blood Pressure Monitoring Device CH-42

3.5.7.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-42

3.5.7.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-43

3.5.8 Incontinence Supplies for Clients Who Are Birth Through 3 Years of Age CH-43

3.5.8.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-43

3.5.8.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-44

3.5.9 Medical Nutritional Products CH-44

3.5.9.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-44

3.5.9.1.1 Enteral Nutritional Products CH-45

3.5.9.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-45

3.5.10 Mobility Aids CH-46

3.5.10.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-46

3.5.10.1.1 Portable Client Lifts for Outside the Home Setting CH-46

3.5.10.1.2 Strollers (a multipositional client transfer system with integrated
seat, operated by care giver) CH-46

3.5.10.1.3 Stroller Ramps-Portable and Threshold CH-47

3.5.10.1.4 Feeder Seats, Floor Sitters, Corner Chairs, and Travel Chairs CH-47

3.5.10.1.5 Scooters CH-47

3.5.10.1.6 Mobility Aids - CCP HCPCS Procedure Codes and Limitations CH-47

3.5.10.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-47

3.5.10.2.1 Portable Client Lifts for Outside the Home Setting CH-48

3.5.10.2.2 Strollers (a multipositional client transfer system with integrated
seat, operated by care giver) CH-48

3.5.10.2.3 Stroller Ramps-Portable and Threshold CH-49

3.5.11 Pediatric Hospital Cribs/Enclosed Beds/Reflux Wedges and Slings CH-50

3.5.11.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-50

3.5.11.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-50

3.5.12 Phototherapy Devices CH-50

3.5.12.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-50

3.5.12.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-52

3.5.12.2.1 Retroactive Eligibility CH-53

3.5.13 Special Needs Car Seats and Travel Restraints CH-53

3.5.13.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-53

3.5.13.1.1 Special Needs Car Seats CH-53

3.5.13.1.2 Travel Safety Restraints CH-53

3.5.13.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-53

3.5.13.2.1 Special Needs Car Seats CH-53

3.5.13.2.2 Travel Safety Restraints CH-54

3.5.14 Claims Information CH-54

3.5.15 Reimbursement CH-54

3.6 Medical Nutrition Counseling Services (CCP) CH-54

3.6.1 Enrollment CH-54

3.6.2 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-54

3.6.3 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-56

3.6.4 Claims Information CH-57

3.6.5 Reimbursement CH-57

3.7 Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (CCP) CH-57

3.7.1 Enrollment CH-57

3.7.2 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-57

3.7.2.1 Replacement of Orthoses/Prostheses CH-57

3.7.2.2 Training in Using the Orthotic or Prosthetic Device CH-58

3.7.3 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-58

3.7.3.1 Repairs, Modifications, and Fittings of Orthosis/Prostheses CH-58

3.7.4 Cranial Molding Orthotics CH-59

3.7.4.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-59

3.7.4.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-59

3.7.5 Corrective Shoe, Wedge, and Lift CH-60

3.7.5.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-60

3.7.5.1.1 Corrective Shoes CH-60

3.7.5.1.2 Wedge and Lift CH-60

3.7.5.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-60

3.7.5.2.1 Corrective Shoes CH-60

3.7.5.2.2 Wedges and Lifts CH-60

3.7.6 Dynamic Splint CH-61

3.7.6.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-61

3.7.6.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-61

3.7.7 Protective Helmets CH-61

3.7.7.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-61

3.7.7.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-61

3.7.8 Reciprocating Gait Orthoses (RGO) CH-61

3.7.8.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-61

3.7.8.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-61

3.7.9 Removable Shoe Insert, UCB (University of California at Berkeley) Type CH-61

3.7.9.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-61

3.7.9.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-61

3.7.10 Thoracic-Hip-Knee-Ankle Orthoses (THKAO) (Vertical or Dynamic Standers,
Standing Frames/Braces, and Parapodiums) CH-62

3.7.10.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-62

3.7.10.1.1 Parapodium CH-62

3.7.10.1.2 Standing Frame or Brace CH-62

3.7.10.1.3 Vertical or Dynamic Stander CH-62

3.7.10.2 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-62

3.7.11 Claims Information CH-63

3.7.12 Reimbursement CH-63

3.8 Personal Care Services (PCS) (CCP) CH-63

3.8.1 Enrollment CH-63

3.8.2 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-64

3.8.2.1 Place of Services CH-66

3.8.2.2 Client Eligibility CH-66

3.8.2.2.1 Accessing the PCS Benefit CH-67

3.8.2.2.2 The Primary Practitioner's Role in the PCS Benefit CH-68

3.8.2.3 PCS Provided in Group Settings CH-68

3.8.3 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-68

3.8.3.1 PCS Provider Responsibilities CH-69

3.8.3.2 Documentation of Services Provided/Retrospective Review CH-69

3.8.4 Claims Information CH-70

3.8.5 Reimbursement CH-70

3.9 Private Duty Nursing (CCP) CH-70

3.9.1 Enrollment CH-70

3.9.2 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-71

3.9.2.1 PDN Provided During a Skill Nursing Visit for TPN Administration
Education CH-74

3.9.2.2 Criteria CH-75

3.9.2.2.1 Client Eligibility Criteria CH-75

3.9.2.2.2 Retroactive Client Eligibility CH-75

3.9.2.2.3 Medical Necessity CH-76

3.9.2.2.4 Place of Service (POS) CH-76

3.9.2.2.5 Amount and Duration of PDN CH-76

3.9.3 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-76

3.9.3.1 Start of Care (SOC) CH-78

3.9.3.2 Prior Authorization of Initial Requests CH-78

3.9.3.3 Authorization for Revision of Current Services CH-79

3.9.3.4 Recertifications of Authorizations CH-80

3.9.3.5 Termination of Authorization CH-80

3.9.3.6 Client/Provider Notification CH-81

3.9.3.7 Authorization Appeals CH-81

3.9.3.8 CCP Prior Authorization Request Form CH-81

3.9.3.9 Home Health Plan of Care (POC) CH-81

3.9.3.10 Nursing Addendum to Plan of Care (CCP) Form CH-82

3.9.3.10.1 The Client's 24-Hour Daily Schedule CH-83

3.9.3.11 Responsible Adult or Identified Contingency Plan Requirement CH-83

3.9.3.12 Documentation of Services Provided/Retrospective Review CH-84

3.9.4 Claims Information CH-84

3.9.5 Reimbursement CH-85

3.10 Therapy Services (CCP) CH-85

3.10.1 Occupational Therapy (OT) CH-86

3.10.1.1 Enrollment CH-86

3.10.1.2 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-86

3.10.1.3 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-88

3.10.1.4 Claims Information CH-89

3.10.1.5 Reimbursement CH-89

3.10.2 Physical Therapy (PT) CH-89

3.10.2.1 Enrollment CH-89

3.10.2.2 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-89

3.10.2.3 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-90

3.10.2.4 Claims Information CH-91

3.10.2.5 Reimbursement CH-92

3.10.3 Speech Therapy (ST) CH-92

3.10.3.1 Enrollment CH-92

3.10.3.2 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-92

3.10.3.3 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-92

3.10.3.4 Claims Information CH-94

3.10.3.5 Reimbursement CH-94

3.11 Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital/Facility (Freestanding) (CCP) CH-94

3.11.1 Enrollment CH-94

3.11.1.1 Continuity of Hospital Eligibility Through Change of Ownership CH-94

3.11.2 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-95

3.11.3 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-95

3.11.3.1 Medicaid Clinical Criteria for Inpatient Psychiatric Care For Clients CH-96

3.11.3.2 Continued Stays CH-98

3.11.3.3 Court-Ordered Services CH-98

3.11.3.4 Denials CH-98

3.11.3.5 Utilization Review CH-99

3.11.3.6 Retrospective Utilization Review CH-99

3.11.4 Claims Information CH-100

3.11.5 Reimbursement CH-100

3.12 Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital (Freestanding) (CCP) CH-100

3.12.1 Enrollment CH-100

3.12.1.1 Continuity of Hospital Eligibility Through Change of Ownership CH-100

3.12.2 Services/Benefits and Limitations CH-101

3.12.2.1 Comprehensive Treatment CH-101

3.12.2.2 Goal CH-101

3.12.3 Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements CH-101

3.12.4 Claims Information CH-102

3.12.5 Reimbursement CH-103

3.12.5.1 Client Transfers CH-103

4. School Health and Related Services (SHARS) CH-104

4.1 Overview CH-104

4.1.1 Eligibility Verification CH-104

4.2 Enrollment CH-105

4.2.1 SHARS Enrollment CH-105

4.2.2 Nonschool SHARS Provider Enrollment CH-105

4.2.3 Private School Enrollment CH-106

4.2.4 Medicaid Managed Care Enrollment CH-106

4.3 Services/Benefits, Limitations, and Prior Authorization CH-106

4.3.1 Audiology CH-106

4.3.1.1 Audiology Billing Table CH-107

4.3.2 Counseling Services CH-107

4.3.2.1 Counseling Services Billing Table CH-108

4.3.3 Psychological Testing and Services CH-108

4.3.3.1 Psychological Testing CH-108

4.3.3.2 Psychological Services CH-109

4.3.4 Nursing Services CH-110

4.3.4.1 Nursing Services Billing Table CH-110

4.3.5 Occupational Therapy CH-111

4.3.5.1 Occupational Therapy Billing Table CH-112

4.3.6 Personal Care Services CH-112

4.3.6.1 Personal Care Services Billing Table CH-113

4.3.7 Physical Therapy CH-113

4.3.7.1 Physical Therapy Billing Table CH-114

4.3.8 Physician Services CH-114

4.3.8.1 Medical Services Billing Table CH-115

4.3.9 Speech Therapy CH-115

4.3.9.1 Referral CH-115

4.3.9.2 Description of Services CH-115

4.3.9.3 Provider and Supervision Requirements CH-115

4.3.9.4 Speech Therapy Billing Table CH-116

4.3.10 Transportation Services in a School Setting CH-116

4.3.10.1 Transportation Services in a School Setting Billing Table CH-117

4.3.11 Prior Authorization CH-117

4.4 Documentation Requirements CH-118

4.4.1 Record Retention CH-118

4.5 Claims Filing and Reimbursement CH-118

4.5.1 Claims Information CH-118

4.5.1.1 Appealing Denied SHARS Claims CH-118

4.5.1.2 Billing Units Based on 15 Minutes CH-119

4.5.1.3 Billing Units Based on an Hour CH-119

4.5.2 Reimbursement CH-120

4.5.2.1 Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) CH-120

4.5.2.2 Certification of Funds CH-121

4.5.2.3 Cost Reporting CH-121

4.5.2.4 Cost Reconciliation and Cost Settlement CH-122

5. Texas Health Steps (THSteps) Dental CH-122

5.1 Overview CH-122

5.1.1 THSteps Dental Eligibility CH-122

5.2 Enrollment CH-123

5.2.1 Categories of Practice CH-124

5.2.2 THSteps Dental and ICF-MR Dental Services CH-124

5.2.3 THSteps Dental Checkup and Treatment Facilities CH-124

5.2.4 Doctor of Dentistry Practicing as a Limited Physician CH-124

5.2.5 Medicaid Managed Care Enrollment CH-124

5.2.6 Client Rights CH-125

5.2.7 Complaints and Resolution CH-125

5.3 Services/Benefits, Limitations, and Prior Authorization CH-125

5.3.1 THSteps Dental Services CH-125

5.3.1.1 Parental Accompaniment CH-126

5.3.2 Comprehensive Care Program (CCP) CH-126

5.3.3 ICF-MR Dental Services CH-126

5.3.3.1 THSteps and ICF-MR Provision of Dental Services CH-126

5.3.3.2 Children in Foster Care CH-127

5.3.4 Written Informed Consent and Standards of Care CH-127

5.3.5 First Dental Home CH-127

5.3.6 Dental Referrals by THSteps Primary Care Providers CH-128

5.3.7 Change of Provider CH-129

5.3.7.1 Interrupted or Incomplete Orthodontic Treatment Plans CH-129

5.3.8 Periodicity for THSteps Dental Services CH-129

5.3.8.1 Exceptions to Periodicity CH-130

5.3.9 Tooth Identification (TID) and Surface Identification (SID) Systems CH-131

5.3.9.1 Supernumerary Tooth Identification CH-131

5.3.10 Medicaid Dental Benefits, Limitations, and Fee Schedule CH-132

5.3.11 Diagnostic Services CH-132

5.3.12 Preventive Services CH-136

5.3.13 Therapeutic Services CH-138

5.3.14 Restorative Services CH-139

5.3.15 Endodontics Services CH-142

5.3.16 Periodontal Services CH-144

5.3.17 Prosthodontic (Removable) Services CH-147

5.3.18 Implant Services CH-150

5.3.19 Prosthodontic (Fixed) Services CH-151

5.3.20 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Services CH-153

5.3.21 Adjunctive General Services CH-157

5.3.22 Dental Therapy Under General Anesthesia CH-160

5.3.22.1 Criteria for Dental Therapy Under General Anesthesia CH-161

5.3.22.2 Criteria for Dental Therapy Under General Anesthesia, Attachment 1 CH-162

5.3.23 Hospitalization and ASC/HASC CH-163

5.3.24 Orthodontic Services (THSteps) CH-163

5.3.24.1 Benefits and Limitations CH-164

5.3.24.2 Completion of Treatment Plan CH-165

5.3.24.3 Premature Removal of Appliances CH-166

5.3.24.4 Transfer of Orthodontic Services CH-166

5.3.24.5 Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment CH-167

5.3.24.6 Orthodontic Procedure Codes and Fee Schedule CH-168

5.3.25 Special Orthodontic Appliances CH-168

5.3.26 How to Score the Handicapping Labio-lingual Deviation (HLD) Index CH-171

5.3.26.1 HLD Score Sheet CH-173

5.3.27 Emergency and/or Trauma Related Services for All THSteps Clients and
Clients 5 Months of Age or Younger CH-174

5.3.28 Emergency Services for Medicaid Clients 21 Years of Age or Older CH-174

5.3.28.1 Long Term Care (LTC) Emergency Dental Services CH-175

5.3.28.2 Laboratory Requirements CH-175

5.3.29 Mandatory Prior Authorization CH-175

5.3.29.1 Cone Beam Imaging CH-176

5.3.29.2 General Anesthesia for Dental Treatment CH-176

5.3.29.3 Orthodontic Services CH-176

5.3.30 THSteps and ICF-MR Dental Prior Authorization CH-177

5.4 Documentation Requirements CH-177

5.4.1 General Anesthesia CH-178

5.4.2 Orthodontic Services CH-179

5.5 Utilization Review CH-179

5.6 Claims Filing and Reimbursement CH-180

5.6.1 Reimbursement CH-180

5.6.2 Third-Party Resources (TPR) CH-180

5.6.3 Billing After Loss of Eligibility CH-180

5.6.4 Claims Information CH-180

5.6.5 Claim Appeals CH-181

5.6.6 Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Claims CH-183

6. THSteps Medical CH-185

6.1 THSteps Medical and Dental Administrative Information CH-185

6.1.1 Overview CH-185

6.1.2 Statutory Requirements CH-185

6.1.3 Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) Program CH-186

6.1.4 Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) CH-186

6.1.5 Referrals for Medicaid-Covered Services CH-186

6.1.6 THSteps Medical Checkup Facilities CH-188

6.1.7 THSteps Dental Services CH-188

6.1.7.1 How the THSteps Dental Program Works CH-188

6.2 Enrollment CH-189

6.2.1 THSteps Medical Provider Enrollment CH-189

6.2.1.1 Additional Education Requirements for Registered Nurses (RNs) CH-190

6.2.1.2 Medicaid Managed Care Enrollment CH-190

6.3 Services/Benefits, Limitations, and Prior Authorization CH-191

6.3.1 THSteps Medical Checkups CH-191

6.3.1.1 Medical Home Concept CH-192

6.3.1.2 Mobile Units and the Medical Home CH-192

6.3.1.3 Eligibility for a Medical Checkup CH-192

6.3.1.4 Verification of Medical Checkups CH-193

6.3.1.5 Follow-up Medical Visit CH-193

6.3.1.6 Exception-to-Periodicity Checkups CH-193

6.3.1.7 Medical Checkups for Infants, Children, and Adolescents (Birth
Through 20 Years of Age) CH-194

6.3.1.7.1 Acute Care Visits CH-196

6.3.1.8 Newborn Examination CH-197

6.3.1.9 THSteps Medical Checkups Periodicity Schedule CH-197

6.3.2 Screening Components With Additional Requirements CH-200

6.3.2.1 Developmental Screening CH-200

6.3.2.2 Referrals for Developmental Assessment CH-201

6.3.2.3 Mental Health CH-201

6.3.2.4 Sensory Screenings CH-202

6.3.2.4.1 Vision Screening CH-202

6.3.2.4.2 Hearing Screening CH-202

6.3.2.5 Tuberculosis Screening CH-203

6.3.2.6 Laboratory Procedures CH-204

6.3.2.6.1 Laboratory Services CH-204

6.3.2.6.2 Laboratory Supplies CH-205

6.3.2.6.3 Newborn Screening Supplies CH-206

6.3.2.6.4 Laboratory Submission CH-206

6.3.2.6.5 Send Comments CH-207

6.3.2.6.6 Required Laboratory Tests Related to Medical Checkups CH-207

6.3.2.6.7 Additional Required Laboratory Tests Related to Medical Checkups
for Adolescents CH-208

6.3.2.6.8 Laboratory Reporting CH-210

6.3.2.7 Administrations and Immunizations CH-210

6.3.2.7.1 Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) CH-211

6.3.2.8 Dental Screening and Intermediate Oral Evaluation with Fluoride
Varnish Application in the Medical Home CH-212

6.3.2.8.1 Dental Screening CH-212

6.3.2.8.2 Intermediate Oral Evaluation with Fluoride Varnish Application CH-212

6.3.2.9 Anticipatory Guidance CH-213

6.4 Documentation Requirements CH-213

6.4.1 THSteps Medical Checkups-Documentation of Completed Checkups CH-213

6.4.1.0.1 Separate Identifiable Acute Care Evaluation and Management Visit CH-214

6.5 Claims Filing and Reimbursement CH-214

6.5.1 THSteps Medical Checkups CH-215

6.5.1.1 Claims Information CH-215

6.5.1.2 Reimbursement CH-215

7. Claims Resources CH-216

8. Contact TMHP CH-217

8.1 Automated Inquiry System (AIS) CH-217

8.2 TMHP Website CH-217

8.3 (Dental) Information and Assistance CH-217

8.3.1 Dental Inquiry Line CH-217

8.4 (THSteps) Information and Assistance CH-218

8.5 Assistance with Program CH-218

9. Forms CH-218

CH.1 CCP Prior Authorization Request Form CH-219

CH.2 CCP Prior Authorization Private Duty Nursing 6-Month Authorization CH-220

CH.3 CCP ECI Request for Initial/Renewal Outpatient Therapy CH-221

CH.4 DME Certification and Receipt Form (3 Pages) CH-222

CH.5 Donor Human Milk Request Form CH-225

CH.6 External Insulin Pump CH-226

CH.7 Home Health Plan of Care (POC) CH-227

CH.8 Nursing Addendum to Plan of Care (CCP) (7 Pages) CH-228

CH.9 Psychiatric Inpatient Initial Admission Request Form CH-235

CH.10 Psychiatric Inpatient Extended Stay Request Form CH-236

CH.11 Pulse Oximeter Form CH-237

CH.12 Request for Initial Outpatient Therapy (Form TP-1) CH-238

CH.13 Request for Extension of Outpatient Therapy (Form TP-2) (2 Pages) CH-239

CH.14 THSteps Dental Mandatory Prior Authorization Request Form CH-241

CH.15 THSteps Dental Criteria for Dental Therapy Under General Anesthesia (2 Pages) CH-242

CH.16 THSteps Referral Form Instructions CH-244

CH.17 THSteps Referral Form CH-245

CH.18 CCP Prior Authorization Request for Non-Face-to-Face Clinician-Directed
Care Coordination Services (2 Pages) CH-246

CH.19 Specialist or Subspecialist Telephone Consultation Form for Non-Face-to-Face
Clinician-Directed Care Coordination Services-Comprehensive Care Program (CCP) CH-248

CH.20 Wheelchair/Scooter/Stroller Seating Assessment Form (CCP/Home Health
Services) (6 Pages) CH-249

10. Claim Form Examples CH-255

CH.21 Chemical Dependency Treatment Facility CH-256

CH.22 Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) (CCP Only) CH-257

CH.23 Diagnosis and Treatment (Referral from THSteps Checkup) CH-258

CH.24 Durable Medical Equipment (CCP Only) CH-259

CH.25 Early Childhood Intervention (CCP Only) CH-260

CH.26 Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital/Facility (CCP Only) CH-261

CH.27 Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital (CCP Only) CH-262

CH.28 Medical Nutritional Counseling (CCP Only) CH-263

CH.29 Occupational Therapists (CCP Only) CH-264

CH.30 Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (CCP Only) CH-265

CH.31 Physical Therapists (CCP Only) CH-266

CH.32 Private Duty Nurses (CCP Only) CH-267

CH.33 School Health and Related Services (SHARS) CH-268

CH.34 Speech-Language Pathologists (CCP Only) CH-269

CH.35 THSteps New Patient, Immunization, Physical Examination by a Nurse
Practitioner, and FQHC Billing CH-270

CH.36 THSteps Established Patient and Referral, TB Skin Test, and Physical Examination
by a Physician CH-271

11. Appendices CH-272

Appendix A: THSteps Forms

A.1 Claim Forms CH-274

A.2 Child Health Clinical Records CH-274

A.3 Guidelines for Tuberculosis Skin Testing CH-274

A.4 Laboratory Forms CH-275

CH.37 Child Health History (2 Pages) CH-276

CH.38 Child Health Record (Birth-1 Month) (2 Pages) CH-278

CH.39 Child Health Record (2-6 Months) (2 Pages) CH-280

CH.40 Child Health Record (7-12 Months) (2 Pages) CH-282

CH.41 Child Health Record (13 Months-2 Years) (2 Pages) CH-284

CH.42 Child Health Record (3-5 Years) (2 Pages) CH-286

CH.43 Child Health Record (6-10 Years) (2 Pages) CH-288

CH.44 Hearing Checklist for Parents CH-290

CH.45 Hearing Checklist for Parents (Spanish) CH-291

CH.46 Mental Health Interview Tool/Referral Form (Ages 0-2 Years) CH-292

CH.47 Mental Health Interview Tool/Referral Form (Ages 3-9 Years) CH-293

CH.48 Mental Health Interview Tool/Referral Form (Ages 10-12 Years) CH-294

CH.49 Mental Health Interview Tool/Referral Form (Ages 13-20 Years) CH-295

CH.50 Mental Health Parent Questionnaire (Ages Birth-2 Years) (2 Pages) CH-296

CH.51 Mental Health Questionnaire (Ages Birth-2 Years) (2 Pages) (Spanish) CH-298

CH.52 Mental Health Parent Questionnaire (Ages 3-9 Years) (2 Pages) CH-300

CH.53 Mental Health Parent Questionnaire (Ages 3-9 Years) (2 Pages) (Spanish) CH-302

CH.54 Mental Health Parent Questionnaire (Ages 10-12 Years) (2 Pages) CH-304

CH.55 Mental Health Parent Questionnaire (Ages 10-12 Years) (2 Pages) (Spanish) CH-306

CH.56 Mental Health Parent Questionnaire (Ages 13-20 Years) (2 Pages) CH-308

CH.57 Mental Health Parent Questionnaire (Ages 13-20 Years) (2 Pages) (Spanish) CH-310

CH.58 Risk Assessment for Lead Exposure: Parent Questionnaire, Form Pb-110 (2 Pages) CH-312

A.5 Tuberculosis Screening and Education Tool CH-314

CH.59 TB Questionnaire CH-315

CH.60 Cuestionario Para la Detección de Tuberculosis CH-316

CH.61 How to Determine TB Risk CH-317

CH.62 PPD Agreement for Texas Health Steps Providers CH-318

CH.63 TVFC Patient Eligibility Screening Record CH-319

CH.64 TVFC Patient Eligibility Screening Record (Spanish) CH-320

CH.65 TVFC Provider Enrollment (3 Pages) CH-321

CH.66 TVFC Questions and Answers (3 Pages) CH-324

Appendix B: Immunizations

B.1 Immunizations Overview CH-328

B.1.1 Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) CH-328

B.1.2 TVFC Versus Non-TVFC Vaccines/Toxoids CH-328

B.1.3 Exemption from Immunization for School and Child-Care Facilities CH-328

B.2 Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule CH-329

B.2.1 Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule, 2010 CH-330

B.3 General Recommendations CH-333

B.3.1 How to Obtain Free Vaccines CH-333

B.3.2 Administrations and Immunizations CH-333

B.3.2.1 Vaccine Procedure Codes and State-Defined Components CH-333

B.3.3 Requirements for TVFC Providers CH-334

B.3.4 How to Report Immunization Records to ImmTrac, the Texas Immunization
Registry CH-335

B.3.4.1 Direct Internet Entry CH-336

B.3.4.2 Electronic Data Transfer (Import) CH-336

B.3.4.3 Obtaining Parental Consent for Registry Participation CH-336

B.4 Texas Vaccines for Children Program Packet CH-336

Appendix C: Lead Screening

C.1 Blood Lead Screening Procedures and Follow-up Testing CH-338

C.2 Symptoms of Lead Poisoning CH-338

C.3 Measuring Blood Lead Levels CH-338

C.4 Form Pb-109: Physician Reference on Follow-up Testing and Case Management CH-340

C.5 Lead Poisoning Prevention Educational Materials and Forms CH-341

Appendix D: Texas Health Steps Statutory State Requirements

D.1 Legislative Requirements CH-344

D.2 Texas Health Steps (THSteps) Program CH-344

D.3 Communicable Disease Reporting CH-344

D.4 Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Referrals CH-344

D.5 Parental Accompaniment CH-344

D.6 Newborn Blood Screening CH-345

D.7 Abuse and Neglect CH-345

D.7.1 Requirements for Reporting Abuse or Neglect CH-345

D.7.2 Procedures for Reporting Abuse or Neglect CH-345

D.7.2.1 Staff Training on Reporting Abuse and Neglect CH-346

Appendix E: Hearing Screening Information

E.1 Newborn Hearing (2 Pages) CH-348

E.2 Texas Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (TEHDI) Process CH-350

E.2.1 Birth Screen CH-350

E.2.2 Outpatient Rescreen CH-350

E.2.3 Evaluation using Texas Pediatric Protocol for Audiology CH-350

E.2.4 Referral to an ECI program CH-351

E.2.5 Periodic Monitoring by the Physician or Medical Home CH-351

E.3 JCIH 2007 Position Statement CH-351

Appendix F: THSteps Quick Reference Guide

F.1 Texas Health Steps Quick Reference Guide CH-354

Appendix G: THSteps Dental Guidelines

G.1 American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Periodicity Guidelines (9 Pages) CH-358

G.2 American Dental Association Guidelines for Prescribing Dental Radiographs
(3 Pages) CH-367


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