International Classification of Diseases (ICD) MO HealthNet Claim Filing Guidelines

MO HealthNet Division (MHD) providers filing claims should choose the correct International Classification of Diseases (ICD) code. The date of service will determine whether the diagnosis code set value must be ICD-9th revision or ICD-10th revision.  The date of service determines the ICD code, not the filing date.   Providers are encouraged to file claims on the MHD electronic billing portal, emomed(link is external).

ICD-10 is Nearly Here

Starting with dates of service on October 1, 2015, and later, claims will require an International Classification of Diseases (ICD), 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (CM)/Procedure Coding System (PCS), medical diagnosis and/or inpatient procedure code. While October 1, 2015, is fast approaching, there is still time to transition to ICD-10. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provide many free tools and resources at www.cms.gov/icd10(link is external).

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program

The Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Program may be utilized by participants to receive transportation to their MO HealthNet covered medical appointment. The NEMT broker is LogistiCare Solutions, LLC.

To arrange transportation for an eligible participant, call 1-866-269-5927, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at least 5 calendar days before an appointment. Urgent appointments and hospital discharges may be called in 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Securing and Protection of Health Information

Please protect and secure health information.

Tips for Protecting Protected Health Information (PHI):

  • Do not leave PHI, such as reports, claims, medical documentation, and other sensitive information, in a car.
  • Double-check fax numbers.  Faxing is secure, when it is sent to the correct fax number.
  • If you maintain PHI on a flash drive, ensure the drive is encrypted to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Shred PHI when it is no longer needed. Double-check to ensure PHI is going in the shred container