Network HealthChoice facilities have the option to sign up for the Select program for some or all of the services offered under the program. There are multiple Select service categories available for either Outpatient, Inpatient or both service types. Facilities may opt-in for any category under either service type and all procedures within that category performed at that facility are covered under HealthChoice Select.

For HealthChoice High and Basic members, if you have a qualifying Select procedure done at a participating Select facility, it’s free!

• Any copay that may normally be applied is waived.
• No matter where you are in meeting your deductible, it's waived.
• Any coinsurance that would normally be applied, it's waived.
• And, if you have a qualifying Colonoscopy or Sigmoidoscopy done at a participating Select facility, HealthChoice pays you $100.

For HealthChoice HDHP members, federal regulations do require that participants meet their annual deductible before a health plan can pay towards any services other than preventive; however, there are still saving opportunities available:

• By having a qualifying Select service done at a participating Select facility, you get the service done at a lower price with only one easy-to-manage bill.
• You could fulfill your deductible as part of the Select service, and the rest of that Select procedure would be free. So you would pay your share up until your deductible is met, and all additional costs are waived.
• After your deductible is met, any qualifying Select service done at a participating Select Facility is completely free to you. Any copay or coinsurance that may normally be applied is waived.
• Once your annual deductible is met, if you have a Select qualifying Colonoscopy or Sigmoidoscopy done at a participating Select facility, HealthChoice pays you $100.
• If you have a qualifying preventive Colonoscopy or Sigmoidoscopy done at a participating Select facility, HealthChoice will pay you $100 even if your deductible hasn't been met.

To determine what procedures qualify under the HealthChoice Select program and which network facilities are participating for those procedures, use the search tools below.

Search by Type: Available to view all procedures (either inpatient or outpatient) offered under a Select bundled service category.

Service:

• These are the bundled service categories that are offered under Select; within each category is a list of specific procedures that qualify under Select when done at a participating facility.
• Although a category is offered, there may not be any providers currently contracted for those services under the Select program. If at any time a facility opts-in for Select participation for a listed category, all services within that category performed at the participating facility will be available under Select.

Type:

• Outpatient services are medical procedures or tests that can be done in a medical center without an overnight stay.
• Inpatient services are medical services to patients who require either 24 hour (“overnight”) supervision in a health care facility (i.e. hospital, skilled or intermediate care facility)
• Note: a facility may elect to participate in a Select service category for only one type of service (i.e. Inpatient only) but may otherwise offer the other type of service (i.e. Outpatient) at their facility – but not covered under Select.
• For example, a facility may participate in Select for inpatient knee procedures, and while the facility does perform outpatient knee procedures at that facility, the facility may not offer this procedure under Select.

Facility:

• Enter a facility name to determine if that facility is participating in a particular service category for each or either type of service.

*Clear all fields and hit ‘reset’ between each search to ensure accurate results.

Search by Code: If you obtain the procedure billing code (CPT or DRG) from your doctor, you may enter it here to determine if it’s covered under Select and/or what facilities are participating in coverage.

• Entering a 5 digit CPT code will yield results for Outpatient service types and participating facilities.
• Entering a 3 digit DRG code will yield results for Inpatient service types and participating facilities.

HealthChoice Customer Care is also available to help guide members through the HealthChoice Select process and ensure members have a positive, beneficial experience. To speak to a customer care representative, please call toll free at 800-323-4314.

Why do I have to have a “code” to confirm Select coverage and where do I get it?

In order to confirm that the specific procedure you are having is Select, we need to have the procedure code(s) that the doctor/facility will bill on your claim. Your provider should be able to provide you with a 5 digit CPT code if you are having an Outpatient procedure (services that can be done in a medical center without an overnight stay) or a 3 digit DRG code if you are having an Inpatient procedure (services that require an “overnight” stay). To speak to a dedicated Select team member, please call toll free 800-323-4314 and follow the prompts.

Why are there facilities listed under a category or with a procedure code that tell me they do not offer the service when I call?

If a Select Facility only provides certain services within a category, they can still sign up and participate. A Select Facility is not required to perform every listed procedure within a category to participate.

For example, a facility may not have the ability, personnel or equipment to perform a procedure within their participating bundle category. However, if at any time they begin to offer the service within that bundle category at their facility, it will always qualify and reimburse as Select.

Why are there procedures listed that do not have any available facilities?

The services that are offered under Select are procedures that HealthChoice is willing to offer if a provider would like to participate. If at any time a network facility would like to participate in one of the service categories offered, procedures within that category would then be available as part of the Select program if performed at that participating facility.

Why did I get an EOB or bill for anesthesiology services for a Select qualifying procedure?

Unfortunately there are instances when an anesthesiology group files a claim for a Select qualifying procedure in advance of the hospital facility filing a claim. Because the hospital facility’s claim includes the information needed to determine Select eligibility, claims filed in advance of that claim may process under standard HealthChoice guidelines initially. Once the qualifying claim is received, all other ancillary claims will be reprocessed in accordance with Select benefits.

How can I nominate a facility near me to participate in Select?

If you are unable to locate a HealthChoice Select Provider in your area can nominate a provider for participation by clicking HERE.

How can I get the $100 Select Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy incentive?

To receive the $100 incentive payment from HealthChoice you must have a qualifying Select colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy done at a Select facility participating for those services. Once we receive your claim indicating you received a qualifying service from a participating Select provider, HealthChoice will process your incentive payment.

For HDHP members, if you have not yet met your annual deductible you can only qualify for the incentive payment if the Select colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy is also a qualifying preventive service for you. If your claim indicates that your Select service also qualifies as a preventive service and was done at a participating Select facility, then HealthChoice will process your incentive payment. Once you have met your annual deductible, you can receive the incentive payment even if it wouldn’t otherwise qualify as preventive.

HealthChoice members are only eligible to receive the $100 incentive once per calendar year. Unless you have opted in for electronic funds transfers through HealthChoice Connect, you will receive a check by mail.

To opt in for EFT transfers login to www.healthchoiceconnect.com, go to the Claims and Benefits page, then at the top of the page select the Member Services dropdown and click on Eligibility Changes and Electronic Transactions Setup and follow the steps. Please note that dependents over the age of 18 must create their own HealthChoice Connect account to update their information.