TO: Federally Qualified Health Centers, Behavioral Health Clinics, Dental Clinics, Enhanced Care Clinics, Medical Clinics and Hospitals
RE: PB 2023-54 Multi-disciplinary Examinations for Medical, Behavioral Health and Dental Services
A new bulletin has been published. View the bulletin here.
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For dates of service April 1, 2023, and forward, dental providers/clinics must bill Current Dental Terminology (CDT) code D0140-Limited oral evaluation-problem focused instead of CDT code D0190 – Screening of a Patient when billing the dental component of the multi-disciplinary examination (MDE). There will be a newer code added to the fee schedule for this purpose and the code will be included in a future policy transmittal on Multi-Disciplinary Examinations (MDEs).
With the PHE unwinding, State Medicaid Programs will once again check member eligibility for Medicaid that had been suspended during COVID-19 and the resulting Public Health Emergency. Many members will not renew automatically and will need to re-apply and submit documentation to remain on HUSKY Health. The Department of Social Services wants to make sure that HUSKY members don’t lose coverage — especially those with high-risk conditions and most in need of continued health services.
