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KMAP BULLETIN: SOBRA: Modifications to Form MS-2156
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS · Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Practice·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Mar 9, 2026
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Form MS-2156 for emergency medical care for non-citizens now requires additional documentation including Provider Progress Notes, Consults, and Facesheets for payment. Hospital services need 7 specific document types while outpatient services need 2, with 4 newly required items across all cases.
Action Required
Before March 9, 2026: Billing team must update MS-2156 form submission procedures to include Provider Progress Notes, Consults, and Facesheets for all emergency medical care claims for non-citizens. For hospital services, ensure all 7 document types are collected (History and Physical, Discharge Summary, ER Records with Doctor's Exam and Notes, Case Management Notes, Provider Progress Notes, Consults, Facesheet). For outpatient services, collect Exam Notes and History Notes plus the 4 newly required items. Update documentation checklists and train staff on new requirements to avoid claim denials.