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24-1127 Follow These Guidelines for CCHCS Patient-Inmate Service Delivery
Health Net·CA·Reimbursement
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New guidelines for providers treating California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) patient-inmates require specific documentation timelines and reporting formats. Clinical documentation must be submitted within 48 hours, discharge summaries within 3 days, and imaging reports within 2 business days, or providers risk payment delays or denials.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing and clinical teams must establish workflows to ensure all CCHCS/CDCR patient documentation meets new timelines - clinical notes within 48 hours of visit, discharge summaries within 3 days, imaging reports within 2 business days, and telemedicine reports within 3 business days via Medweb system. Update EMR templates to include required discharge summary elements (diagnosis, medications, allergies, follow-up needs, etc.) and ensure all reports are signed. Failure to meet documentation deadlines will result in payment delays or claim denials.