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February 2025 Town Hall FAQ

Alaska Medicaid·AK · OB-GYN, Radiology·Program Update
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Alaska Medicaid released February 2025 Town Hall FAQ addressing provider enrollment for unlicensed staff, claims processing improvements, billing guidance for twin ultrasounds with modifier 59, and new telehealth codes 98000-98016 currently under review. Key operational updates include monthly 180-day eligibility lookback processing and streamlined travel authorization processes.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Continue appealing twin ultrasound denials when billing with modifier 59 and 2 units for twin pregnancies. Monitor Alaska Medicaid Fee Schedule page for updates on telehealth codes 98000-98016 coverage status. Contact krystal.nichols@gainwelltechnologies.com for guidance on billing with unlicensed clinical associates when Medicaid numbers are pending. Sign up for Gov delivery notifications to receive behavioral health TPL payment updates.

Affected Billing Codes

98000
98001
98002
98003
98004
98005
98006
98007
98008
98009
98010
98011
98012
98013
98014
98015
98016
98916
97161