IN HB1171

Requires the state Medicaid office and its contractors to operate a single electronic eligibility verification system by January 1, 2012, to determine whether an individual is participating in the Medicaid program

Updates acceptable Medicaid claim forms from HCFA-1500 and HCFA-1450 (UB92) to the current CMS-1500 and CMS-1450 (UB04) forms or their subsequent versions

Mandates that within 90 days of a new diagnostic or procedure code taking effect, the Medicaid office must begin using the most current versions of CPT, ICD, DSM, CDT, HCPCS, and TPA codes for all purposes

Requires healthcare providers to use the most current versions of diagnostic and procedure codes when submitting Medicaid claims within the same 90-day timeframe

Providers who deliver covered services after a new code takes effect but before the office adopts it must be reimbursed under the code version in effect on the date services were provided