Welcome to the Optum Network!
Texas Provider Resources
Provider Notification
Optum Network Manual
Clinical Criteria
Best Practice Guidelines
Coordination of Care (COC)
Taxonomy Bulletins, Alerts, and Manuals
- ACA Taxonomy Requirements effective 9/1/18 – Provider Alert
- Provider Alert - Billing Care Provider Taxonomy Required on Claims
- SMART Edits for Taxonomy effective 8/16/18
Provider Contract Provisions and Compliance Requirements
- Coming soon
Additional information and forms are available, including psych/neuropsych testing guidelines, credentialing plans, and Disability Solutions Manual, on the Provider Express Guidelines/Policies & Manuals and Optum Forms pages.
Texas Medicaid-Specific Resources
Clinicians and Facilities who see Texas Star or Texas Star Plus Membership (in the counties of Brazoria, Ft. Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery and Waller) should refer to the following manuals for information specific to that membership:
