Provider manuals and guides
Wellpoint is committed to supporting you in providing quality care and services to the members in our network. Here, you will find information for assessing coverage options, guidelines for clinical utilization management (UM), practice policies and support for delivering benefits to our members.
Provider manuals and quick reference cards
The provider manual provides key administrative information, including the quality improvement program, the UM program, quality standards for participation, claims appeals, and reimbursement and administration policies.
- CHOICES Provider Manual Supplement
- HEDIS Coding Booklet 2024
- HEDIS Well Child and Immunizations Coding Bulletin 2024
- HEDIS CAT II Coding Bulletin 2024
- 2023 Provider Digital Engagement Supplement
- HEDIS ECDS Coding Booklet 2024
- HEDIS ECDS Prenatal and Postpartum Care Coding Bulletin 2024
- HEDIS Desktop Reference Guide for Medicaid Providers 2024
- Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Provider Quick Reference Guide
- 1915(c) Waiver Program Provider Quick Reference Guide
- Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Managed Long Term Services and Supports Programs Provider Manual Supplement
- Medicare provider manual
- Medicaid provider manual
- CHOICES Provider Quick Reference Guide
- Provider Quick Reference Guide
- ECF CHOICES Provider Quick Reference Guide
- Community Living Supports (CLS) Provider Manual
Medical policies and clinical UM guidelines
Medical Policy addresses the medical necessity of new services or procedures, and new applications of existing services or procedures. Clinical UM guidelines focus on detailed selection criteria, goal length of stay, and location for generally accepted technologies or services.
Medical Policies and Clinical UM Guidelines
- May 2024 Clinical Utilization Management Guidelines
- November 2023 Clinical Utilization Management Criteria
- Clinical Utilization Management Criteria August 2023
- Clinical Utilization Management Criteria May 2023
- Clinical Utilization Management Criteria February 2023
- November 2022 Clinical Utilization Management Guidelines
- February 2022 Clinical Utilization Management (UM) Guidelines
- Adult Chiropractic Clinical Guideline for Tennessee
- 2024 Clinical Practice Guidelines
Provider tools & resources
- Log in to Availity
- Launch Provider Learning Hub
- Learn about Availity
- Precertification lookup tool
- Precertification requirements
- Claims overview
- Member eligibility & pharmacy overview
- Policies, guidelines & manuals
- Referrals
- Forms
- Training academy
- Pharmacy information
- Electronic data interchange (EDI)
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