Payment Policies

The Health Plan's (THP) payment policies intend to provide a general reference regarding billing, coding and documentation guidelines. Coding methodology, regulatory requirements, industry standard claims editing logic, benefit design and other factors are considered in developing payment policies.

These policies are intended to serve as guidelines only and do not constitute as medical advice, any guarantee of payment, plan pre-authorization,
an explanation of benefits, or a contract. This policy does not govern whether a specific procedure is covered under any specific member plan or policy, nor is it intended to address every claim situation. The determination that any service, procedure, item, etc., is covered under a member's benefit plan shall not be construed as a determination that a provider will be reimbursed for services provided. Individual claims may be affected by other factors, including but not necessarily limited to state and federal laws and regulations, legislative mandates, provider contract terms, and THP's professional judgment.

Reimbursement for any services shall be subject to member benefits and eligibility on the date of service, medical necessity, adherence to plan policies and procedures, claims editing logic, provider contractual agreement, and applicable referral, authorization, notification and utilization management guidelines.
Unless otherwise noted within the policy, THP's policies apply to both participating and non-participating providers and facilities.

THP reserves the right to review and revise these policies periodically as it deems necessary in its discretion, and it is subject to change or termination at any time by THP. THP has full and final discretionary authority for its interpretation and application. Accordingly, THP may use reasonable
discretion in interpreting and applying this policy to health care services provided in any particular case. No part of this policy may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any shape or form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without express written permission from THP. When printed, this version becomes uncontrolled.

Questions about these policies? Contact your Practice Management Consultant.