SafeRide Health (SRH) is the new provider for all NEMT rides to doctor appointments and pharmacy visits.
Depending on your needs, rides may include wheelchair-lift-equipped vehicles, stretcher vans, minivans, or ambulatory vans. Please let SRH know what type of ride you need when scheduling.
SafeRide Health (SRH) es el nuevo proveedor de todos los servicios de transporte médico que no son de emergencia (NEMT, por sus siglas en inglés) hacia consultas médicas y farmacias.
Según tus necesidades, los servicios de transporte pueden incluir vehículos con elevador para sillas de ruedas, camionetas con camilla, minivans o camionetas ambulatorias. Por favor, informa a SRH qué tipo de transporte necesitas al programar tu traslado.
Call to action: The purpose of this communication is to offer information about the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) prior authorization updates.
How this impacts providers: Effective January 1, 2024 Texas Children’s Health Plan’s (TCHP's) prior authorization updates are listed below. These changes follow guidance from Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership (TMHP). Medical necessity criteria for utilization review will be in accordance with Texas Medicaid Provider Procedure Manual (TMPPM).
The following CPT codes REQUIRE prior authorization effective 1.1.2024:
J1304 (Toferson, inj, 1mg)
E0733 (Transcutaneous Nerve Stim-Trigeminal)
L5926 (Prosthesis-above knee)
The following CPT codes DO NOT REQUIRE prior authorization effective 1.1.2024:
