Back to dashboard
MedicaidDocumentationMedium impact

AHCCCS DFSM Claims Clues - May 2025 - Special Release

Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ · Psychiatry·Claims & Billing
Effective date
May 2, 2025
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

AHCCCS has issued new documentation and prior authorization requirements for behavioral health services under Fee-for-Service management. Providers must ensure complete documentation meets clinical standards and respond promptly to requests for additional information to avoid claim denials.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Behavioral health providers must review and comply with AHCCCS documentation standards for all prior authorization requests. Access the AHCCCS Medical Policy Manual sections 310-B, 820, 320-V, and 940, plus the Covered Behavioral Health Services Guide. Ensure all treatment plans are contemporaneously documented with individualized member needs, ongoing assessments, and treatment responses. Contact ServiceDesk@azahcccs.gov for training assistance and CareManagers@azahcccs.gov for member-related matters. Incomplete documentation will result in requests for additional information and potential claim delays.