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Policy Clarification: Ordering Provider Requirements
Alaska Medicaid·AK·Policy Update
Effective date
May 19, 2026
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Alaska Medicaid now requires ALL ordering and referring providers to be enrolled in Alaska Medicaid, even if they don't bill Medicaid directly. Claims may be denied if the ordering provider is not actively enrolled when services are submitted.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must verify all ordering/referring providers are enrolled in Alaska Medicaid before submitting claims. Update claim submission workflow to include ordering provider NPI in appropriate fields. Ensure all orders contain required elements: member name/DOB, order date, provider name/signature/credentials, provider NPI, service description, clinical justification, and quantity/frequency. Contact Provider Inquiry at 907-644-6800 if enrollment questions arise. Claims will be denied if ordering providers are not actively enrolled.