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[Indiana] American Cancer Society Dental Provider Letter
CareSource·IN · Dentistry, General Practice·Specialty Services
Effective date
Aug 1, 2025
We identified it
May 9, 2026
Summary
This is an informational provider letter from CareSource and the American Cancer Society encouraging providers to implement tobacco cessation screening and referral practices in Indiana. It requests providers ask patients about tobacco use, advise cessation, refer to Quit Now Indiana (1-800-QuitNow), and follow up at subsequent visits. No billing codes, coverage changes, or reimbursement adjustments are specified.
Action Required
No billing or administrative changes required. Billing team should forward this letter to clinical providers and front desk staff for awareness. Providers may choose to incorporate tobacco use screening into patient encounters, but this is a voluntary quality initiative, not a mandated billing requirement. No system updates, prior authorization changes, or claim processing modifications are needed.