Common use of Reference Subsystem; Clause in Contracts

Reference Subsystem;. The reference subsystem maintains pricing files for procedures and drugs, and maintains other general reference information such as diagnoses, edit/audit criteria, edit dispositions and reimbursement parameters/modifiers. The reference subsystem provides a consolidated source of reference information which is accessed by the MIS during the performance of other functions, including Claims and encounter processing, TPL processing and utilization/quality reporting functions. The Contractor’s reference subsystem shall contain such items as maintenance of procedure codes/NDC codes and diagnosis codes, identification of pricing files, maintenance of edit and audit criteria. The contractor must maintain sufficient reference data (NDC codes, HCPCS, CPT4, Revenue codes, etc.) to accurately process fee for service claims and develop encounter data for transmission to the Department as well as support Department required reporting.