The Direct Service Claiming (DSC) program is a federally funded program that allows school districts to receive reimbursement for costs associated with providing select Medicaid services to eligible students. DSC Billing Service is focused on maximizing the Medicaid funds reimbursed to participating schools for services provided to eligible students and to assist school districts with regulatory compliance.

DSC Billing Service

•  * Provide electronic claims submission
•  * Assist with diagnosis codes
•  * Reconcile each remittance
•  * Provide on-site training for providers
•  * Research and correct denied claims
•  * Ensure fast, efficient turn-around time for claim submission
•  * Provide assistance with provider registration
•  * Verify AHCCCS eligibility for students
•  * Assist with audit preparation
•  * Obtain private insurance denials for students with third party liability

Did You Know

• * DSC Billing Service has been providing Medicaid direct service claims billing since introduction of the program to Arizona school districts in 2001
• * Time and paperwork is minimized for service providers and school employees
• * DSC Billing Service represents 23 districts rangeing in size from 60 to 6,000 students in public and charter schools
• * Assists schools in recovery of funds paid for reimbursable medical services

DSC Staff

Orlenda Roberts, Superintendent	(800) 208-6897 ext. 6580
Shirley Fletcher, Director	(800) 208-6897 ext. 7882
Norma Watkins, Billing Specialist	(800) 208-6897 ext. 7884
Trish Striplin, Billing Specialist	(800) 208-6897 ext. 7886