DCS Comprehensive Health Plan

Concurrent Review, Retrospective Review, Readmissions and Discharge Planning

Policy No.

Responsible Area

Effective Date

Download

HS-MM-10

Health Coordination

08/31/2023

PDF

Statement/Purpose

This policy outlines the Department of Child Safety Comprehensive Health Plan’s (DCS CHP) Utilization Management (UM) activities to determine the medical necessity of inpatient admissions and continued stays.

Definitions

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Policy

[Policies are the guiding principles and/or rules that ensure consistency and compliance with DCS CHP’s mission, values and strategic goals]

Procedure

[Procedure are high-level actions that guide adherence to policy. Procedures describe the methods used to comply with policy]

Reviewed and Revised Date (Month/Year)

Reason for Review

Revision Description

02/2024

Annual Review

Added updates based upon ACOM 103 revisions and updated reporting requirements.

03/2022

Annual Review

Added and revised pertinent information required for health plan integration.