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24-1127 Follow These Guidelines for CCHCS Patient-Inmate Service Delivery

Health Net·CA·Reimbursement
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

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

Action needed
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.