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Updated Sterilization Consent Form
Mississippi Medicaid (DOM)·MS·Medical Policy
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Jun 21, 2026
Summary
This is a comprehensive Medicaid hospital services policy document covering inpatient services, prior authorization requirements, provider enrollment, and various hospital procedures including sterilization. Prior authorization is required for all inpatient hospital admissions except obstetrical deliveries and well newborns with stays under 6 days.
Action Required
Immediately: Ensure prior authorization is obtained from the appropriate UM/QIO for all inpatient hospital admissions except obstetrical deliveries and well newborns with length of stay under 6 days. Emergent and urgent admissions must be authorized on the next working day after admission. Billing team must verify authorization is in place before submitting claims, as failure to obtain prior authorization will result in denial of payment to all providers including hospitals and attending physicians.