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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Provider Notice issued 08/17/10

Handbook for Practitioners Rendering Medical Services – Availability on the Internet

To:​ Participating Physicians, Advanced Practice Nurses, Imaging Centers, Portable X-ray Companies, School-based Linked Health Center, Local Health Department, Independent Laboratory, Hospitals, Optometrists and Dentists ​
Date:​ August 17, 2010​
Re:​ Handbook for Practitioners Rendering Medical Services – Availability on the Internet​

The Handbook for Practitioners Rendering Medical Services, Chapter A-200, Policy and Procedures for Medical Services, is being issued by the department. For purposes of this handbook, a practitioner is a health care professional or entity who is rendering medical services and is enrolled with HFS as one of the following provider types (physician, advanced practice nurse, imaging center, a portable X-ray company, school-based linked health center, local health department, independent laboratory, fee-for-service hospital or optometrist or dentist providing medical services). This handbook replaces the Handbook for Physicians and the Handbook for Advanced Practice Nurses.

Providers are encouraged to review the handbook in its entirety. This handbook, in conjunction with the Handbook for Providers of Medical Services, Chapter 100, General Policy and Procedures, provides information necessary for providers to receive payment from the department for medical services.

The Handbook for Practitioners Rendering Medical Services is available on the department’s Web site. It is in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). In order to view or print the handbook, you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. Adobe Acrobat Reader is available to download free from the Adobe homepage.

Printed copies of the handbook are available upon written request. To ensure delivery, specify a physical street address when making a request for a paper copy. Submit your written request or fax to:

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services

Provider Participation Unit

Post Office Box 19114

Springfield, Illinois 62794-9114

Fax Number 217-557-8800

E-mail the Provider Participation Unit

Questions regarding this notice should be directed to the Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services at 1-877-782-5565.

Theresa A. Eagleson, Administrator

Division of Medical Program