Provider News Feed

A new version of the Texas Medicaid and CHIP Provider Manual is now available. You will find a summary of the changes for v1.23 in the Revision History located at the back of the manual. We encourage you to download a copy of the new Texas Provider Manual today at https://manuals.mcna.net/texas.

MCNA is hosting the following online webinar training sessions:

July 30, 2024

• 11:00am or 1:30pm: Submission of X-rays, Narratives, and Photos

August 27, 2024

• 11:00am or 1:30pm: Charting Requirements

September 24, 2024

• 11:00am or 1:30pm: General Anesthesia Cases for Members Aged 6 and Under

Please visit our Provider Training Webinars page to RSVP at least 24 hours before the scheduled webinar to ensure that you receive an invite. For questions, please contact the MCNA Provider Hotline at 1-855-776-6262.

We have updated our Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). Our approved 2024 CPGs can be found under the "Guides and Tools" section of our website and the "Support and Downloads" page in the Provider Portal.

The next issue of MCNA’s provider newsletter, Dental Details, is now available! Check your email or download the latest issue.

In this issue:

• Ensure a Bright Summer Smile

• MCNA's New Websites

• Important Notice for Your Office

• Keep Your Information Up-to-Date with MCNA

• Question of the Quarter

If you are not subscribed to receive the newsletter each quarter, you can easily sign up by clicking “Manage Your Mailing List” in your Provider Portal account. We also recommend that you check your Mailing List periodically to ensure the email addresses for your office are up-to-date.

The Texas Office of Inspector General (OIG) provides resources for dental providers to help them avoid illegal dental solicitation and other prohibited activities under Texas Medicaid and CHIP. Visit the OIG provider resources page and look under the Dental section for this valuable information that can be shared with your entire dental office team.

MCNA is hosting the following online webinar training sessions:

May 28, 2024

• 11:00am or 1:30pm: Corrected Claims Process

June 25, 2024

• 11:00am or 1:30pm: Credentialing

Please visit our Provider Training Webinars page to RSVP at least 24 hours before the scheduled webinar to ensure that you receive an invite. For questions, please contact the MCNA Provider Hotline at 1-855-776-6262.

The next issue of MCNA’s provider newsletter, Dental Details, is now available! Check your email or download the latest issue.

In this issue:

• Recent Changes to MCNA's Provider Portal

• 2024 CDT Code Changes

• Recognizing Dentists and Dental Hygienists

• New Clinical Practice Guidelines

• Question of the Quarter

If you are not subscribed to receive the newsletter each quarter, you can easily sign up by clicking “Manage Your Mailing List” in your Provider Portal account. We also recommend that you check your Mailing List periodically to ensure the email addresses for your office are up-to-date.

Claims clearinghouse Change Healthcare recently experienced a cyber security issue that may have affected your practice's ability to submit patient claims and prior authorizations. Claims received through alternative methods will result in timely processing and payment. Please read our provider bulletin to learn more.

The spring months are a great time to celebrate dental professionals. March 6th is National Dentist’s Day, and the second week of April is Dental Hygienists’ Week. On behalf of MCNA, thank you for the great dental care you provide and the positive impact you make on oral health in your community.

MCNA is excited to announce an enhancement to our system that allows providers to report when a member has missed a dental appointment. With this enhancement, MCNA continues to support your practice in the reduction of missed appointments. Read our provider bulletin to find out how.