For Payers, Brokers and Employers

Third Quarter 2009

New Online Directory Feature

Midlands Choice online provider search and custom directory tools now require selection of the member's insurance company and network before entering search criteria.

Accessing Encrypted E-Mail

To remain compliant with regulations protecting patient privacy, we encrypt any e-mail that contains Patient Health Information (PHI) before sending it to payers.

NCCI Edits

Effective October 1, 2009, Midlands Choice will implement National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits when repricing physician claims.

Modifiers 50 and 51. Don’t Apply Them a Second Time

During repricing, Midlands choice applies reductions for multiple and bilateral procedures, whether or not modifiers 50 and 51 are present on the claim.

Claim Questions? Go Directly to the Source

The Claims Tracking System (CTS) allows registered users to monitor and track claims submitted during the past 24 months that have been repriced or rejected as "non-par", and when repriced claims were forwarded to payers. You can also view and print the original claim and its face sheet.

2009 Provider Survey

Results of the Midlands Choice biannual survey of network physicians and hospitals are being tallied.

Network Providers Listed as Best Places to Work

Two Midlands Choice providers in Iowa are listed among the nation's top 100 best places to work in healthcare.

Renewal Season Updates

Information about access fees, provider directories and assistance with sales and renewal for 2009.