MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
20-920 Avoid Delivery Delays When Ordering Blood Pressure Monitors for Medi-Cal Members
Health Net·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Cardiology +2 more·Prior Authorization
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CalViva Health Medi-Cal now has streamlined ordering for digital blood pressure monitors through Western Drug Medical Supply for members in Fresno, Kings, and Madera counties. Providers must submit written DME orders with specific required information but no prior authorization is needed.
Action Required
Immediately: Update DME ordering workflow for Medi-Cal members in Fresno, Kings, and Madera counties. When ordering blood pressure monitors, billing team must ensure providers submit written DME orders to Western Drug Medical Supply (fax: 818-956-6695 or 818-551-9612) including patient name, DOB, member ID, address, phone, diagnosis, provider signature, HCPCS code A4670-NU, and date of service. Missing information will delay delivery 24-48 hours.