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Sage provider manual
Eligibility
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Becoming a Sage provider
Sage provider network
Training resources
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Sage Program staff contact info
Sage Program provider manual
- Sage Provider Manual (PDF): Updated May 2025
Patient eligibility
Billing Sage for services
Reimbursement rates are based on Medicare reimbursement and are subject to adjustment as Medicare adjusts rates.
If you'd like more information, please visit the Sage Billing webpage or contact the Sage Program Billing Line at 651-201-5630.
Sage Program follow-up
The Sage Program Follow-up Coordinator tracks patients enrolled into the Sage Program that require additional follow-up/testing following an abnormal screening.
To learn more about follow-up diagnostics, MA-BC, and other treatment resources, visit Following up on Abnormal Results.
You can also contact our Sage Follow-Up Coordinator, Nikki Kuechenmeister: nikki.kuechenmeister@state.mn.us.or 651-201-5904.
Becoming a Sage provider
At this time, we are not expanding the Sage network and therefore not accepting new Sage providers. Please check back later or email health.sage@state.mn.us with any questions.
Sage provider network
- Find a Sage Provider Clinic: Sage Screening Participating Providers
Training resources
- Sage Site Training Presentation General 2025 (PDF)
- Sage Screening Program Overview (PDF)
- Orientation Checklist (PDF)
- Sign up for the Sage Advice Newsletter or read past issues: Sage Newsletters
Materials
Sage forms and encounter labels
Visit Sage Forms and Encounter Labels to download and print forms and to order encounter labels.
Outreach and educational materials
To order, complete the Sage Outreach/Educational Materials Order Form.
Mobile Mammography
Mobile Mammogram Event Toolkit (PDF), developed in partnership with the American Indian Cancer Foundation.
Sage Program staff contact information
Clinical Services Consultant
Carlie Koberstine
carlie.koberstine@state.mn.us
651-201-4969
For questions about: Sage Program training
Follow-Up Coordinator
Nikki Kuechenmeister
nikki.kuechenmeister@state.mn.us
651-201-5904
For questions about: Sage Program follow-up and MA-BC
Sage Screening Program Director
Christina Nelson, MPH
christina.nelson@state.mn.us
651-201-5616