How to Remove CDAG Protections from Inquiries

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The Inquiry Details screen now requires the “Program” field in the “Inquiry Handled By” section. This was done at the request of counties to ensure inquiries could be protected under […]

How to Create Authorization Codes

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Authorization Codes are basically a group of procedure codes that are authorized together as a bundle. They all use the same reservoir of authorized units, meaning that if there are […]

Service Request Type Setup

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When requesting service authorization, the type of service is required. This would be either SUD, Non-SUD, or Other Health Coverage. This is related to CDAG tracking and how information is […]

Workgroups

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Overview Workgroups are essentially a group of staff users. They allow a user to message or assign a set of users at a single time. For example, you can assign […]

Authorization Overview

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SmartCare will automatically attach an authorization to a service if the client has an authorization record that matches the following criteria on the service:  Program  Plan   Date of service falls […]

How to Setup a Plan to Require an Authorization 

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SmartCare provides users with the ability to create a billing rule requiring an authorization to be attached to certain procedures. Please see steps below: Click the Search icon.  Type Plans […]

CARE Act CPT/HCPC Code Crosswalk

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Navigate to the CARE Act Services to CPT Codes list page. Click on the Search icon. Type in “CARE Act Services” in the search bar. Click to select “CARE Act […]