Below are the answers to some common questions about MCNA Dental and the Louisiana Medicaid dental program.
Questions
Provider Overview and Contracting with MCNA
- How do I sign up with MCNA Dental?
- What is the average time to complete the MCNA Dental credentialing process?
- Do I need to be credentialed by MCNA Dental if I am already a Louisiana Medicaid provider?
- Is there a number providers can call with questions about joining MCNA Dental's network or completing the credentialing application?
Pre-Authorization Requests, Claim Submissions, and Covered Services
- How are requests for pre-authorization accepted?
- What do I need to do if I submit a pre-authorization request from one dentist in the office and it is approved for that dentist, but that individual is unable to perform the treatment (he or she is out sick on the day of service)?
- Does MCNA Dental accept electronic claims?
- What is MCNA Dental's payor ID for electronic submission of claims and pre-authorizations?
- Do I have to complete any forms with our clearinghouse in order to submit claims or pre-authorizations electronically to MCNA Dental's payor ID?
- Does MCNA Dental accept NEA FastAttach?
- What is the turnaround time for processing pre-authorization requests?
- What are the periodicity limits for preventive services?
- Does MCNA Dental cover pharmacy benefits?
- How frequently do providers receive Explanations of Benefits (EOBs)/Remittance Advices (RAs)?
- Is there a 45-day claims hold?
- What should I do if there is severe weather in Louisiana?
Claim Appeals and Reconsideration Requests
- What is an appeal?
- What is a reconsideration?
- How do I submit an appeal or reconsideration request to MCNA Dental?
Provider Portal and Provider Resources
- Is there a special application to access your online Provider Portal?
- How do providers receive a copy of MCNA Dental's Provider Manual?
- Is there a user guide that explains the functions of the Provider Portal?
FQHCs
- Can an FQHC be considered a Primary Dental Provider or Primary Care Dentist?
- Does MCNA Dental's contract have specific language about FQHCs being paid at their prospective payment for service (PPS) rate?
- Are FQHCs listed in MCNA Dental's provider directory?
- If an FQHC cannot attend a scheduled webinar or seminar, can MCNA Dental provide training?
- What is MCNA Dental's after hours coverage requirement?
- If an FQHC claim for a single date of service has multiple procedures, is the whole encounter denied if one service is denied?
Answers
Provider Overview and Contracting with MCNA
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Click here to learn more about enrolling in our network of providers.
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Once a completed application is received by MCNA Dental, the average turnaround time is two weeks.
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Yes, providers must complete MCNA Dental's credentialing process in order to participate in our plan.
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Is there a number providers can call with questions about joining MCNA Dental's network or completing the credentialing application?
Yes. Click here to contact our Provider Hotline.
Pre-Authorization Requests, Claim Submissions, and Covered Services
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MCNA Dental has an online Provider Portal where providers can submit requests for pre-authorization. Any supplemental materials such as narratives, charting, or x-rays can be attached and submitted via the Provider Portal. Pre-authorizations may also by submitted through a third-party clearinghouse (please use payor ID 65030), or mailed to MCNA at:
MCNA Dental
Attn: Utilization Management
200 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 500
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 -
What do I need to do if I submit a pre-authorization request from one dentist in the office and it is approved for that dentist, but that individual is unable to perform the treatment (he or she is out sick on the day of service)?
Pre-authorizations are valid for any participating provider who is credentialed by MCNA and of the appropriate specialty type in the requesting facility. This means if a general dentist received the pre-authorization approval, any participating general dentist in that particular facility can see the member for the approved services.
If a group has multiple locations and wishes to change the pre-authorization to a participating provider at a different facility than indicated on the initial request, the office needs to contact MCNA's Provider Hotline. Explain the scenario to the MCNA Provider Hotline Representative and you will be connected with the Utilization Management Department to make the change.
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MCNA Dental accepts and encourages electronic claims submission. Our payor ID is 65030. Claims may be entered and submitted via MCNA Dental's online Provider Portal. Use of this portal feature enables electronic submission without the need for a third-party clearinghouse. Paper claims are also accepted. Paper claims should be submitted to MCNA Dental at:
MCNA Dental
PO Box 23920
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Our payor ID is 65030.
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Do I have to complete any forms with our clearinghouse in order to submit claims or pre-authorizations electronically to MCNA Dental's payor ID?
If you are already submitting claims or pre-authorizations electronically via a clearinghouse, you do not need to complete any additional forms with your clearinghouse. However, you may need to setup MCNA Dental as a new payor in your practice management system.
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MCNA Dental participates as an NEA FastAttach payor. You are able to transmit x-rays, perio charts, narratives, and any other documentation required by MCNA Dental to adjudicate your claim or pre-authorization. Once you transmit your documentation to NEA FastAttach, you can provide your NEA Tracking Number when you submit your claim or pre-authorization via MCNA Dental's online Provider Portal or electronically via your clearinghouse.
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MCNA Dental generally processes pre-authorization requests within 48-72 hours. Providers can check the status of pre-authorization requests via MCNA Dental's online Provider Portal.
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Preventive services follow the AAPD's periodicity schedule. All periodicity limits are outlined in MCNA Dental's Provider Manual.
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Pharmacy benefit coverage remains with the member's medical benefit either through fee-for-service Medicaid or their health plan.
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MCNA Dental runs two EOB/RA cycles per week. They are posted in MCNA Dental's online Provider Portal on Wednesday and Friday (or the following business day for state-approved holidays) of each week. MCNA Dental encourages providers to sign up for payments using electronic funds transfer (EFT). EFT payments are made with each EOB/RA cycle, so providers may be paid up to twice weekly. An EFT form is available for download on the Contract with MCNA Dental page.
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There is no 45-day claims hold. All claims are processed within the timeframes specified by the Louisiana Department of Health.
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Click here to read our frequently asked questions about severe weather.
Claim Appeals and Reconsideration Requests
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Appeal requests must be filed within 90 days of the initial claim determination. An appeal may be filed when a claim has been denied for determinations related to medical necessity and benefit coverage. Any requested or supporting information such as x-rays or rationale should be included with the appeal submission.
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Reconsideration requests must be filed within 365 days from the date of service. A request for MCNA's reconsideration of a claim may be filed when the claim has been denied for any other reason besides medical necessity and benefit coverage. Any requested or supporting information such as x-rays or rationale should be included with the reconsideration submission.
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Appeals and reconsideration requests can be submitted using either of the following two methods:
- Online through the Provider Portal.
- On Paper using the Provider Reconsideration and Appeal Request Form sent by standard mail to MCNA Dental.
Please use the following address for an appeal:
MCNA Dental
Attn: Provider Appeals
200 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 500
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309Please use the following address for a reconsideration request:
MCNA Dental
Attn: Provider Reconsideration
200 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 500
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Provider Portal and Provider Resources
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Once you have successfully completed MCNA Dental's credentialing process and are an active provider in our network, you automatically qualify to establish your account for our online Provider Portal. You need only complete a simple online form to validate your information before you can access our online Provider Portal.
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MCNA Dental's Provider Manual is posted online in our Provider Portal.
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Yes, you can download MCNA's Provider Portal User Guide by clicking here. We also offer a series of tutorial videos that will walk you through the most important functions of our Provider Portal. To see our videos, go to http://portal.mcna.net and click on "Online Provider Portal Tutorial Videos" at the bottom of the screen.
FQHCs
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Yes. PCDs can be General Dentists, Pediatric Dentists, or FQHCs.
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Does MCNA Dental's contract have specific language about FQHCs being paid at their prospective payment for service (PPS) rate?
Yes. MCNA Dental's contract states on page 21 that FQHCs will be reimbursed at the PPS rate in effect on the date of service for each encounter.
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All contracted and credentialed dentists are listed by type in alphabetical order. The FQHC where they practice is also listed along with address, telephone number, and other relevant information for members when selecting a dentist.
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Yes. MCNA Dental is happy to schedule a webinar or on-site training session for any of our providers. Please email your request to LouisianaSeminars@mcna.net.
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When a provider's office is closed the office should have an answering service or answering machine that offers the following information:
- Instructions for contacting someone who can render clinical decisions or someone who can reach a dentist for clinical decisions
- Instructions for emergency services (including directing the member to dial 9-1-1 if necessary)
- List of the office hours
- Instructions for the caller to leave a message so that someone can return their call
The answering service or machine must also offer all of the information listed above in any additional languages based on cultural population.
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If an FQHC claim for a single date of service has multiple procedures, is the whole encounter denied if one service is denied?
No, the PPS rate is paid as long as any service on the claim is approved.
