Appendix B – Procedure Codes

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Procedure codes identify what type of service is being provided. Procedure codes use CPT code language (and HCPC when appropriate). The specific code that’s added to the claim is based […]

Licenses/Degrees

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A staff/user’s license/degree will determine which procedure codes they can bill for. This is primary-driven, meaning counties cannot alter which procedures each license type is associated with. CalMHSA has reviewed […]

Staff/UserOverview

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Click the Search icon. Type “Staff/Users” into the search bar. Select “Staff/Users (Administration)” from the search results. This takes you to the Staff/Users list Clicking on a record, or creating […]

How to Manage Users in the Rx Module

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Requirements to Prescribe Medications There is specific information that is required within Smartcare for a clinician/provider to prescribe medications.  Some information is not necessarily required but recommended for reporting and […]

How to Associate Staff/Users to a Program

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Currently this is done in the Staff Detail screen. CalMHSA is working on developing a method of easily adding multiple staff to a program from the Program setup screen, but […]

How to Associate a CDAG to a Program

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For staff to be able to access a new program, you’ll need to associate it with one or more CDAGs. To do this, see How to Add Programs to a […]

How to Modify an Existing Program

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Click the Search icon. Type in “Programs” in the search bar. Select “Programs (Administration)” from the search results. This takes you to the Programs list page. Use the filters to […]

How to Set Up a Fee-For-Service Provider

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Follow the steps in How to Create a New Program above. In Custom Fields, check “Fee For Service Program/Provider” and enter the provider’s taxonomy code. Click Save and Close.