November 2011
| 5010 Reminders and Updates On January 1, 2012, all electronic 837 claim files must be transmitted using the 5010 version. Send Assurant Claims to Midlands ChoiceAll claims for Assurant members should be sent to Midlands Choice, including claims for members of John Alden, Time and Fortis. New Payment Vendor for TrustmarkTrustmark/Starmark is offering electronic payment options through their vendor ECHO. Cigna's New BrandCigna has launched a new brand that will be introduced in the coming months. Holiday Office ClosingsMidlands Choice offices will be closed in observance of upcoming holidays. Aetna Notification Program UpdateAetna outpatient surgical scope procedures that were previously noted as requiring precertification are part of a notification program. Aetna Clinical Payment, Coding and Policy ChangesSeveral Aetna clinical payment, coding and policy changes are effective December 1, 2011. Aetna Changes Stop Loss CalculationsBeginning September 1, Aetna will change how it calculates reimbursement under stop-loss provisions for participating facilities. |
