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Revenue Code to CPT Code Alignment and Billing Validation

Defines Molina Healthcare's requirements and process for aligning Revenue Codes with CPT codes on provider claims, audits for mismatches, requests for itemized bills and facility invoices, and potential adjustments or denials; applies to providers submitting claims to Molina Healthcare.

Policy Summary

PayerMolina Healthcare

PolicyRevenue Code to CPT Code Alignment and Billing Validation

Policy CodePolicy N/A

Change TypeAdministrative (no material coverage changes)

Effective DateN/A

Next Review DateN/A

Key ActionProvide requested documentation (itemized bills, detailed facility invoices) within the specified timeframe to avoid claim adjustment or denial.

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POLICY UPDATE CHANGES

No material clinical or coverage changes in this revision.

periodicclaims reviewed for revenue/CPT alignment

random %claims audited

upon requestitemized bill requests

may be requesteddetailed facility invoices

annual

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Revenue/CPT Alignment and Validation Criteria

Criteria and processes for identifying and resolving Revenue Code / CPT Code mismatches and validating billed amounts:

Molina Healthcare will periodically review claims to ensure that Revenue Codes align appropriately with associated CPT Codes.

If a discrepancy is identified

The claim may be flagged for further review and potential adjustment or denial.
Providers will be notified in writing and may be required to submit additional documentation (e.g., itemized bills, detailed facility claim invoices).
Notification will specify the documentation response timeframe.
Failure to provide requested documentation within the specified timeframe may result in adjustment or denial of the claim.
Providers have the right to appeal any claim adjustments or denials resulting from the audit and recovery process; appeal details will be provided in the notification letter.

Itemized bill requirements: upon request providers must submit an itemized bill that clearly lists all services rendered, associated CPT Codes, and corresponding Revenue Codes; discrepancies noted may lead to further investigation and potential claim adjustment.

Invoice validation for facility claims: Molina may request detailed facility claim invoices including breakdown of services, associated charges, CPT Codes, and Revenue Codes; discrepancies between the invoice and the submitted claim may result in claim adjustments.

Procedure for audits: Molina will conduct random audits on a predetermined percentage of claims to identify potential discrepancies; providers are expected to maintain accurate billing practices and ensure billing staff are trained in correct use of Revenue and CPT Codes to minimize discrepancies.

Coding Guidance and Timelines

Code guidanceCPT

CPT (reference)

Current Procedural Terminology codes should be used per industry standards; listing is informational and not exhaustive.

Documentation response timeframe

Required response timeframeProviders must respond within the specified timeframe listed in the notification (timeframe provided on notification).

Consequence for nonresponseFailure to provide requested documentation within the specified timeframe may result in adjustment or denial of the claim.

Types of requested documentationItemized bills or detailed facility claim invoices may be requested to support billed charges.

Notification methodProviders will be notified in writing if a discrepancy is identified and documentation is required.

Appeal rightsProviders have the right to appeal any claim adjustments or denials; appeal details are provided in the notification letter.

Required Provider Actions and Billing Responsibilities

Prior Authorization

Documentation and Appeals — Respond Promptly to Requests

Provide requested documentation (for example, itemized bills or detailed facility claim invoices) within the specified timeframe indicated in the notification to avoid claim adjustment or denial. If documentation is not received within the timeframe, Molina Healthcare may adjust or deny the claim; providers may appeal adjustments/denials per instructions in the notification.

Examples of requested documents: itemized bills, detailed facility claim invoices.
Appeal rights and appeal process details are included in the notification letter.

Billing Rule

Billing Accuracy — Align Revenue Codes with CPT Codes

Ensure billing staff use correct Revenue Codes that align with the associated CPT Codes and maintain accurate billing practices to minimize discrepancies flagged during Molina Healthcare's periodic reviews and random audits.

Key Definitions

CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)

Agency descriptionCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): federal agency that administers Medicare and partners with states to administer Medicaid and CHIP.

Parent departmentOperates within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Role in policy developmentReferenced as a foundational source used to develop this billing and coding policy.

Revenue Code

DefinitionRevenue Code: A code used to identify specific items being billed.

PurposeUsed to categorize billed charges on facility claims for billing and auditing purposes.

Policy Summary

PayerMolina Healthcare

PolicyRevenue Code to CPT Code Alignment and Billing Validation

Policy CodePolicy N/A

Change TypeAdministrative (no material coverage changes)

Effective DateN/A

Next Review DateN/A

Key ActionProvide requested documentation (itemized bills, detailed facility invoices) within the specified timeframe to avoid claim adjustment or denial.

SourceLink

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Molina will periodically review claims for Revenue Code/CPT alignment and may flag discrepancies for further review.
Providers are responsible for training billing staff and complying with state-specific guidelines where applicable.

Revenue Codes are reviewed for alignment with CPT Codes during audits and validation processes.

CPT Code

DefinitionCPT Code: A medical code set used to report medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services.

StandardsCPT codes are the industry standard for reporting procedures and are referenced in this policy's coding guidance.

Relation to Revenue CodesCPT Codes are validated against Revenue Codes to ensure correct billing and reimbursement.

Itemized Bill Review

DefinitionItemized Bill Review: An analysis of the detailed charges on a bill.

When requestedProviders are required to submit itemized bills upon request by Molina Healthcare to support billed services.

PurposeUsed to identify discrepancies between billed line items (Revenue/CPT) and to validate claimed amounts during audits.

Potential outcomesFindings from itemized bill reviews may lead to claim adjustments or denials if discrepancies are confirmed.

Invoice Validation

DefinitionInvoice Validation: The process of verifying that billing details on facility claims are accurate and complete.

Documentation usedDetailed facility claim invoices and itemized bills are used to validate billed charges and revenue/CPT alignment.

Audit contextMolina may request invoice validation as part of random audits on a predetermined percentage of claims.

Resulting actionsInaccurate or incomplete invoices may result in claim adjustments, denials, and recovery actions; providers may appeal per notification details.