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The Physician Sourcebook is part of our participating provider contract and contains information regarding different aspects of our operations, including the medical management program, billing procedures and your rights and obligations under New jersey law.

Physician Sourcebook

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Reference Guide
Members’ Rights & Privacy Information
Physician Responsibilities
Health Services Programs
Precertification and Referrals
Medical Management
Ancillary Services
Quality Management
Claims, Billing & Reimbursement
Complaints, Grievances & Appeals
Sample Forms
E&I List
Privacy Practices

Sourcebook Updates and Administrative Bulletins
Below you'll find a listing of pertinent updates to your Wellchoice Physician Sourcebook. Please contact your provider relations coordinator if you have any questions.

2007 Updates to Physician Sourcebook Effective Date
NJDOBI Arbitration of Claims Program Immediately

2006 Updates to Physician Sourcebook Effective Date
Reimbursement Criteria for Certain Cardiac-Related Services Immediately

2005 Updates to Physician Sourcebook Effective Date
NEW! Medical Record Documentation forms make record-keeping easy and compliant with both Wellchoice and New Jersey State Department of Health guidelines. 08/01/05
Introduction of WellChoice Access HMO 6/1/05
Important precertification reminder for outpatient PT/OT services
Accompanying list of member prefixes
4/1/05
 
2004 Updates to Physician Sourcebook Effective Date
Notice regarding precertification for certain types of radiology services rendered to PPO members 3/1/05
Modification of Physician Fee Schedule 12/1/04
Member's Rights and Responsibilities Immediately
Notice of Privacy Practices Immediately
Complaints, Grievances and Appeals Immediately


2003 Updates to Physician SourcebookEffective Date
WellChoice’s updated network of DME suppliers5/1/03
Reimbursement for outpatient laboratory service1/1/03