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Behavioral Health, Rehabilitation, and Case Management Services Handbook

The Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) is the claims administrator for Texas Medicaid under contract with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

January 2011

TE X A S M E D I C A I D P R O V I D E R P R O C E D U R E S M A N U A L : V O L . 2

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, REHABILITATION,AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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TEXAS MEDICAID PROVIDER PROCEDURES MANUAL: VOL. 2


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Table of Contents

1. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-9

2. Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program (BCVDDP) . . . . . . . . . . . BH-9

2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-9

2.2 Enrollment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-102.2.1 Medicaid Managed Care Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-10

2.3 Services, Benefits, Limitations, and Prior Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-102.3.1 Prior Authorization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-10

2.4 Documentation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-10

2.5 Claims Filing and Reimbursement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-10

3. Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women (CPW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-11

3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-113.1.1 Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-113.1.2 Referral Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-12



3.4 Technical Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-133.4.1 Assistance with Program Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-13


3.6 Claims Filing and Reimbursement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-143.6.1 Claims Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-14

4. Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Targeted Case Management Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-14

4.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-14

4.2 Enrollment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-154.2.1 Medicaid Managed Care Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-154.2.2 Renal Dialysis Facilities-Method I Composite Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-15

4.3 Services, Benefits, Limitations, and Prior Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-154.3.1 ECI Referral Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-164.3.2 Prior Authorization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-16



5. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-17

5.1 Enrollment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-175.1.1 LCSW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-175.1.2 LMFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-175.1.3 LPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-17




5.2.1.1 Initial Prior Authorization Request for Encounters or Visits beyond the 30-Encounter/Visit Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-20

5.2.1.1.1 Client Condition Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-215.2.1.1.2 Initial Assessment Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-225.2.1.1.3 Active Treatment Plan Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-225.2.1.1.4 Discharge Plan Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-22

5.2.1.2 Subsequent Prior Authorization Request for Encounters/Visits after the Initial Prior Authorized Encounters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-22

5.2.1.2.1 Client Condition Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-225.2.1.2.2 Active Treatment Plan Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-225.2.1.2.3 Discharge Plan Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-235.2.1.2.4 Prior Authorization for Court-Ordered and Department of Family and

Protective Services (DFPS)-Directed Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-23



6. Mental Health Rehabilitation, Mental Health Case Management, and Mental Retardation Service Coordination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-24


6.2 Services, Benefits, Limitations, and Prior Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-256.2.1 Service Coordination and Case Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-256.2.2 MH Rehabilitative Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-27

6.2.2.1 Rehabilitative Services Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-286.2.2.2 Billing Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-28

6.2.3 Prior Authorization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-28



7. Physician, Psychologist, and Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) Providers . . . . . . . . BH-29

7.1 Enrollment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-297.1.1 Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-297.1.2 Psychologists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-297.1.3 Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-30

7.2 Services, Benefits, Limitations, and Prior Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-317.2.1 Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-317.2.2 Psychologists and LPAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-31

7.3 The 12-Hour System Limitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-317.3.1 Retrospective Review of Behavioral Health Services Billed in Excess of 12 Hours

per Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-327.3.2 Procedure Codes included in the 12-hour System Limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-327.3.3 Formula Applied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-33

7.4 Outpatient Behavioral Health Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-347.4.1 Annual Encounters/Visits Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-357.4.2 Prior Authorization Requirements after the Annual Encounter/Visit Limitations

Have Been Met. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-35

7.5 Court-Ordered and DFPS-Directed Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-36

7.6 Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-37



7.7 Family Therapy/Counseling Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-37

7.8 Pharmacological Regimen Oversight and Pharmacological Management Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-38

7.8.1 Indications for Pharmacological Regimen Oversight and Pharmacological Management Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-39

7.8.2 Prior Authorization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-407.8.3 Documentation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-407.8.4 Reimbursement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-40

7.9 Psychiatric Diagnostic Interviews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-417.9.1 Prior Authorization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-427.9.2 Documentation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-427.9.3 Domains of a Clinical Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-437.9.4 Reimbursement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-43

7.10 Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-457.10.1 Prior Authorization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-477.10.2 Documentation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-477.10.3 Reimbursement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-48

7.11 Psychotherapy/Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-487.11.1 Prior Authorization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-507.11.2 Documentation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-507.11.3 Initial Outpatient Psychotherapy/Counseling for an Individual, Group, or Family . . .BH-517.11.4 Subsequent Outpatient Psychotherapy/Counseling for an Individual, Group

or Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-527.11.4.1 Active Treatment Plan Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-527.11.4.2 Discharge Plan Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-52

7.11.5 Reimbursement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-527.11.6 Insight Oriented Behavior Modifying and/or Supportive Outpatient

Psychotherapy/Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-53

7.12 Narcosynthesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-54

7.13 Non-covered Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-54

7.14 Psychiatric Services for Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-557.14.1 Prior Authorization Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-557.14.2 Documentation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-567.14.3 Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-567.14.4 Inpatient Hospital Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-567.14.5 Inpatient Consultations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-56


8. Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-57

8.1 Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-57

8.2 Brief Intervention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-58

8.3 Brief Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-58

8.4 Referral to Treatment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-59

8.5 Reimbursement and Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-59



9. Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services (Abuse and Dependence) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-61

9.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-61



9.2 Enrollment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-619.2.1 CDTFs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-61

9.3 Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-61

9.4 Detoxification Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-629.4.1 Ambulatory (Outpatient) Detoxification Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-629.4.2 Residential Detoxification Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-62

9.5 Treatment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-629.5.1 Residential Treatment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-629.5.2 Ambulatory (Outpatient) Treatment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-62

9.6 Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-63

9.7 Prior Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-649.7.1 Prior Authorization for Fee-for-Service Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-659.7.2 Prior Authorization for PCCM Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-659.7.3 Prior Authorization for STAR and STAR+PLUS Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-669.7.4 Prior Authorization for Ambulatory (Outpatient) Detoxification Services . . . . . . . . . . .BH-66

9.7.4.1 Admission Criteria for Ambulatory (Outpatient) Detoxification Services . . . . .BH-669.7.4.2 Continued Stay Criteria for Ambulatory (Outpatient) Detoxification Services BH-67

9.7.5 Prior Authorization for Residential Detoxification Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-689.7.5.1 Admission Criteria for Residential Detoxification Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-689.7.5.2 Continued Stay Criteria for Residential Detoxification Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-69

9.7.6 Prior Authorization for Residential Treatment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-709.7.6.1 Admission Criteria for Residential Treatment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-709.7.6.2 Residential Treatment Services for Adolescents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-719.7.6.3 Continued Stay Criteria for Residential Treatment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-71

9.7.7 Prior Authorization for Ambulatory (Outpatient) Treatment Services for Clients 20 Years of Age and Younger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-72


9.9 Reimbursement and Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-729.9.1 Detoxification Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-729.9.2 Treatment Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-739.9.3 MAT Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-73

9.10 Noncovered Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-73

9.11 Claims Filing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-74

10. Claims Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-74

11. Contact TMHP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-75

12. Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-75BH.1 Ambulatory (Outpatient) Detoxification Authorization Request Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-76BH. 2 Ambulatory (Outpatient) Substance Abuse Counseling Extension Request Form . . . . . . . .BH-77BH. 3 Outpatient Psychotherapy/Counseling Request Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-78BH. 4 Psychological/Neuropsychological Testing Request Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-79BH. 5 Residential Detoxification Authorization Request Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-80BH. 6 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Authorization Request Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-81

13. Claim Form Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-82BH. 7 Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program (BCVDDP) . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-83BH. 8 Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women (CPW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-84BH. 9 Case Management for Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-85BH. 10 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-86BH. 11 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-87



BH. 12 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-88BH. 13 Mental Health Case Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-89BH. 14 Psychologist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BH-90

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BH-91

Note: A comprehensive Index, including Volume 1 and all handbooks from Volume 2, is included at the end of Volume 1 (General Information).





BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, REHABILITATION, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

HANDBOOK

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The information in this handbook is intended for the Case Management for the Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program (BCVDDP), Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women (CPW), Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Targeted Case Management services, and services provided by a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed professional counselor (LPC), Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center (MHMR), or psychologist.

All providers are required to report suspected child abuse or neglect as outlined in subsection 1.4.1.2, “Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect” and subsection 1.4.1.5, “Training” in Section 1, “Provider Enrollment and Responsibilities” (Vol. 1, General Information).

Important: All providers are required to read and comply with Section 1: Provider Enrollment and Responsibilities. In addition to required compliance with all requirements specific to Texas Medicaid, it is a violation of Texas Medicaid rules when a provider fails to provide healthcare services or items to Medicaid clients in accordance with accepted medical community standards and standards that govern occupations, as explained in Title 1 Texas Adminis-trative Code (TAC) §371.1617(a)(6)(A). Accordingly, in addition to being subject to sanctions for failure to comply with the requirements that are specific to Texas Medicaid, providers can also be subject to Texas Medicaid sanctions for failure to deliver, at all times, healthcare items and services to Medicaid clients in full accordance with all applicable licensure and certification requirements including, without limitation, those related to documentation and record maintenance.

Refer to: Section 1: Provider Enrollment and Responsibilities (Vol. 1, General Information).

Subsection 8.1, “Medicaid Managed Care” in Section 8, “Managed Care” (Vol. 1, General Information).

Appendix B: Vendor Drug Program (Vol. 1, General Information) for information about outpatient prescription drugs and the Medicaid Vendor Drug Program.

2. BLIND CHILDREN’S VOCATIONAL DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BCVDDP)

2.1 OverviewBCVDDP services are provided to help children who are blind and visually impaired to develop their individual potential. This program offers a wide range of services that are tailored to each child and their family’s needs and circumstances. By working directly with the entire family, this program can help children develop the concepts and skills needed to realize their full potential.

BCVDDP services include the following:

• Assisting the client in developing the confidence and competence needed to be an active part of their community



• Providing support and training to children in understanding their rights and responsibilities throughout the educational process

• Assisting family and children in the vocational discovery and development process

• Providing training in areas like food preparation, money management, recreational activities, and grooming

• Supplying information to families about additional resources

2.2 Enrollment The Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) Division for Blind Services (DBS) is the Medicaid provider of case management for clients who are 15 years of age and younger and blind or visually impaired. Providers must meet educational and work experience requirements that are commensurate with their job responsibilities and must be trained in DBS case management activities.

Refer to: Subsection 1.1, “Provider Enrollment” in Section 1, “Provider Enrollment and Responsibil-ities” (Vol. 1, General Information) for more information about procedures for enrolling as a Medicaid provider.

2.2.1 Medicaid Managed Care Enrollment DARS DBS providers are not required to enroll in Medicaid managed care. All claims for service provided by DARS DBS are submitted to TMHP for all Medicaid clients, including Medicaid managed care clients.

2.3 Services, Benefits, Limitations, and Prior Authorization Services eligible for reimbursement are limited to one contact per month, per client, regardless of the number of contacts that are made during the month. DARS DBS providers should bill procedure code G9012.

A contact is defined as “an activity performed by a case manager with the client or with another person or organization on behalf of the client to locate, coordinate, and monitor necessary services.”

Refer to: Subsection A.9, “Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Blind Services” of Appendix A, “State and Federal Offices Communication Guide” (Vol. 1, General Information).

2.3.1 Prior AuthorizationPrior authorization is not required for BCVDDP case management services.

2.4 Documentation RequirementsAll services require documentation to support the medical necessity of the service rendered, including BCVDDP services.

BCVDDP services are subject to retrospective review and recoupment if documentation does not support the service billed.

2.5 Claims Filing and Reimbursement BCVDDP case management services must be submitted to TMHP in an approved electronic format or on the CMS-1500 claim form. Providers may purchase CMS-1500 claim forms from the vendor of their choice. TMHP does not supply the forms.



When completing a CMS-1500 claim form, all required information must be included on the claim, as TMHP does not key any information from claim attachments. Superbills or itemized statements are not accepted as claim supplements. Providers must not submit a claim when or after the client turns 16 years of age.

Any child who has a suspected or diagnosed visual impairment may be referred to BCVDDP. DARS DBS assesses the impact the visual impairment has on the child’s development and provides blindness-specific services to increase the child’s skill level in the areas of independent living, communication, mobility, social, recreational, and vocational discovery and development. For more information, visit the DARS website at www.dars.state.tx.us.

Case management services for BCVDDP are reimbursed at a fixed rate in accordance with 1 TAC §355.8381. Providers can refer to the Online Fee Lookup (OFL) or the applicable fee schedule on the TMHP website at www.tmhp.com.

Refer to: Section 3: TMHP Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) (Vol. 1, General Information) for information on electronic claims submissions.

Subsection 6.1, “Claims Information” in Section 6, “Claims Filing” (Vol. 1, General Infor-mation) for general information about claims filing.

Subsection 6.5, “CMS-1500 Paper Claim Filing Instructions” in Section 6, “Claims Filing” (Vol. 1, General Information).

Subsection 2.7, “Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP)” in Section 2, “Texas Medicaid Reimbursement” (Vol. 1, General Information) for federal matching percentage.

3. CASE MANAGEMENT FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN (CPW)

3.1 Overview Case management services are provided to help eligible clients get necessary medical, social, educational, and other services; encourage cost-effective health and health-related care; discourage overutilization or duplication of services; and make appropriate referrals to providers. Case managers assess a client’s need for medical, social, educational, and other services and then develop a service plan to address those needs.

3.1.1 Eligibility To be eligible for services, a person must:

• Be eligible for Texas Medicaid.

• Be a pregnant woman who has a high-risk condition or a child (birth through 20 years of age) who has a health condition or health risk.

• Be in need of services to prevent illnesses or medical conditions, to maintain function, or to slow further deterioration.

• Want to receive case management services.

Pregnant women who have a high-risk condition are defined as women who are pregnant and have one or more high-risk medical or psychosocial conditions during pregnancy. Children with a health condition are defined as children who have a health condition or health risk or children who have or are at risk for a medical condition, illness, injury, or disability that results in the limitation of function, activ-ities, or social roles in comparison with healthy same-age peers in the general areas of physical, cognitive, emotional, or social growth and development.

http://www.dars.state.tx.us

http://public.tmhp.com/FeeSchedules/Default.aspx



3.1.2 Referral Process To refer a Medicaid client for CPW services, providers may do one of the following:

• Visit www.dshs.state.tx.us/caseman/default.shtm to obtain a CPW referral form and fax the completed form to the Texas Health Steps (THSteps) Special Services Unit at 1-512-533-3867.

• Call THSteps toll free at 1-877-847-8377 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Friday.

• Contact a CPW provider directly at www.dshs.state.tx.us/caseman/providerRegion.shtm. A case management provider will contact the family to offer a choice of providers and obtain information necessary to request prior authorization for case management services.

A referral for CPW services can be received from any source.

3.2 Enrollment Enrollment for CPW providers is a two-step process.

Step 1

Potential providers must submit a Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Case Management for CPW provider application to the DSHS Health Screening and Case Management Unit.

Both registered nurses who have an associate’s, bachelor’s, or advanced degree and social workers who have a bachelor’s or advanced degree are eligible to become case managers if they are currently licensed by their respective Texas licensure boards and the license is not temporary in nature. To be eligible, case managers must also have at least two years of cumulative, paid, full-time work experience or two years of supervised full-time, educational, internship/practicum experience in the past ten years. The experience must be with pregnant women or with children who are 20 years of age and younger. The experience must include assessing psychosocial and health needs and making community referrals for these populations.

For more information about provider qualifications and enrollment, contact DSHS at 1-512-458-7111, Ext. 2168, visit the case management website at www.dshs.state.tx.us/caseman/default.shtm, or write to the following address:

Department of State Health ServicesCase Management for Children and Pregnant Women (CPW)

PO Box 149347, MC 1938Austin, TX 78714-9347

Note: Before providing services, each case manager must attend DSHS case manager training. Training is conducted by DSHS regional staff.

Step 2

Upon approval by DSHS, potential providers must enroll as a Medicaid provider for CPW and submit a copy of their DSHS approval letter. Facility providers must enroll as a CPW group, and each eligible case manager must enroll as a performing provider for the group. Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) facilities that provide CPW services will use their FQHC number and should not apply for an additional provider number for CPW.

Refer to: Subsection 1.1, “Provider Enrollment” in Section 1, “Provider Enrollment and Responsibil-ities” (Vol. 1, General Information) for more information about the procedures for enrolling as a Medicaid provider.

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/caseman/default.shtm



3.2.1 Medicaid Managed Care Enrollment CPW providers are not required to enroll in Medicaid managed care. All claims for services provided by CPW providers are submitted to TMHP for all Medicaid clients, including Medicaid managed care clients. Medicaid managed care health plans are not responsible for reimbursing CPW program services.

3.3 Services, Benefits, Limitations, and Prior Authorization CPW services are limited to one contact per day per client. Additional provider contacts on the same day are denied as part of another service rendered on the same day.

Procedure code G9012 is to be used for all CPW services. Modifiers are used to identify which service component is provided.

Providers must adhere to CPW case management program rules, policies, and procedures.

Note: CPW providers are not required to file claims with other health insurance before filing with Medicaid.

Reminder: Billable services are defined in program rule 25 TAC §27.5.

CPW services are not billable when a client is an inpatient at a hospital or other treatment facility.

Reimbursement will be denied for services rendered by providers who have not been approved by the DSHS Health Screening and Case Management Unit.

3.3.1 Prior Authorization All services must be prior authorized. One comprehensive visit is approved for all eligible clients. Follow-up visits are authorized based on contributing factors. Additional visits can be requested and may be authorized based on a continuing need for services. A prior authorization number is required on all claims for CPW services.

Note: Prior authorization is a condition of reimbursement, not a guarantee of payment.

Approved case management providers may request prior authorization from DSHS by fax at 1-512-458-7574 or on the website at www.dshs.state.tx.us/caseman/subpaweb.shtm.

3.4 Technical Assistance Providers may contact DSHS program staff as needed for assistance with program concerns. Providers should contact TMHP provider relations staff as needed for assistance with claims problems or concerns.

3.4.1 Assistance with Program Concerns Providers who have questions, concerns, or problems with program rule, policy, or procedure may contact DSHS program staff. Contact names and numbers can be obtained from the case management website at www.dshs.state.tx.us/caseman/default.shtm, or by calling 1-512-458-7111, Ext. 2168.

Regional staff make routine contact with providers to ensure providers are delivering services as required.

Service Contact CodeComprehensive visit G9012 with modifier U5 and modifier U2Follow-up face-to-face G9012 with modifier U5 and modifier TSFollow-up telephone G9012 with modifier TS

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/caseman/subpaweb.shtm

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/caseman/default.shtm



3.5 Documentation Requirements All services require documentation to support the medical necessity of the service rendered, including CPW services.

CPW services are subject to retrospective review and recoupment if documentation does not support the service billed.

3.6 Claims Filing and Reimbursement 3.6.1 Claims Information CPW services must be submitted to TMHP in an approved electronic format or on the CMS-1500 claim form. Providers may purchase CMS-1500 claim forms from the vendor of their choice. TMHP does not supply the forms.

When completing a CMS-1500 claim form, all required information must be included on the claim, as TMHP does not key any information from claim attachments. Superbills, or itemized statements, are not accepted as claim supplements.

CPW providers are reimbursed in accordance with 1 TAC §355.8401. Providers can refer to the OFL or the applicable fee schedule on the TMHP website at www.tmhp.com.




Subsection 2.2, “Reimbursement Methodology” in Section 2, “Texas Medicaid Reimbursement” (Vol. 1, General Information) for more information about reimbursement.

4. EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION (ECI) TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

4.1 OverviewECI Targeted Case Management services are provided to Medicaid-eligible children who have been determined to be eligible for ECI services by the ECI program providers. ECI Targeted Case Management services help eligible children and their families get needed medical, social, educational, developmental, and other appropriate services. Services include a comprehensive needs assessment, development of a care plan, referral and related activities, and the coordination, monitoring, and follow-up activities that are necessary to meet the needs of the child.

The Texas ECI Program is available statewide to families of children who are birth through 35 months of age and who have disabilities or developmental delays. The state agency responsible for ECI services is DARS. DARS contracts local ECI programs to take referrals, determine clients’ eligibility for ECI, and provide services, including case management services, to ECI-eligible children.

ECI programs use evaluations and assessments to determine eligibility. Children are eligible for ECI if they are birth through 35 months of age and meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Developmental delay—A delay in the development of cognitive, motor, communication, social-emotional, or self-help skills.




• Atypical development—Patterns of development that are unusual or different from their peers, including unusual sensory-motor or language patterns, auditory impairments, and visual impairments.

• Medically diagnosed condition that has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay—Diagnoses that have a high probability of resulting in developmental delay include, but are not limited to, Down syndrome and spina bifida.

Families and professionals work together to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and a Case Management Care Plan (CMCP) for appropriate services that are based on the unique needs of the child and the child’s family.

Other ECI services include physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy; vision services; audiology services; developmental services; nutrition services; psychological services; social work; family education and training; counseling; behavioral intervention; health services; transportation; and assistive technology.

4.2 Enrollment To be a qualified provider, the provider must be contracted with the DARS ECI Program and must comply with all of the applicable federal and state laws and regulations that govern the ECI program. ECI providers are eligible to enroll as Texas Medicaid Targeted Case Management providers and to render services to children who are birth through 35 months of age and who have a disability or devel-opmental delay, as defined by ECI criteria. After meeting the case management criteria of the Texas ECI Program, providers must request a Medicaid application from TMHP Provider Enrollment.

To participate in Texas Medicaid, an ECI provider must comply with all applicable federal, state, local laws, and regulations about the services provided. Contractors must be certified by the Texas ECI Program and must submit a copy of the current contract award from the Texas ECI Program.

Refer to: Subsection 1.1, “Provider Enrollment” in Section 1, “Provider Enrollment and Responsibil-ities” (Vol. 1, General Information) for more information about the procedures for enrolling as a Medicaid provider.

4.2.1 Medicaid Managed Care Enrollment ECI Targeted Case Management providers do not need to enroll in Medicaid managed care. Providers must file all claims for ECI Targeted Case Management services to TMHP, including those for Medicaid managed care clients. Medicaid managed care health plans are not responsible for reimbursing ECI Targeted Case Management services.

4.2.2 Renal Dialysis Facilities-Method I Composite RateThe composite rate includes all necessary equipment, supplies, and services per treatment for the client receiving dialysis whether in the home or in the facility.

4.3 Services, Benefits, Limitations, and Prior Authorization ECI providers are reimbursed for Targeted Case Management services that are rendered to children who are:

• Birth through 35 months of age

• Eligible for Medicaid

• Have a disability or developmental delay as defined by ECI criteria

Targeted Case Management services can be billed only one time per month, per eligible child, regardless of the number of contacts during the month. Targeted Case Management services must be stated in the child’s care plan. Providers must submit claims for ECI Targeted Case Management Services using procedure code G9012. Children lose their eligibility for ECI services on their third birthday.



A contact is defined as an activity performed by the assigned service coordinator (case manager) with the client or with another person or organization on behalf of the client to locate, coordinate, and facil-itate access to necessary services.

4.3.1 ECI Referral Requirement All health-care professionals are required by federal and state regulations to refer children who are birth through 35 months of age to the Texas ECI Program within 2 business days of identifying a disability or suspected delay in development.

Referrals can be based on professional judgment or a family’s concern. A medical diagnosis or a confirmed developmental delay is not required for referrals.

To refer families for services, providers can call their local ECI program, or they can call the DARS Inquiries Line at 1-800-628-5115. For additional ECI information, providers can visit the DARS website at www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the TDD/TTY Line at 1-866-581-9328.

Refer to: Subsection 2.1, “Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) (CCP)” in Children’s Services Handbook (Vol. 2, Provider Handbooks).

4.3.2 Prior AuthorizationPrior authorization is not required for ECI Targeted Case Management services.

4.4 Documentation RequirementsAll services require documentation to support the medical necessity of the service rendered, including ECI case management services.

ECI services are subject to retrospective review and recoupment if documentation does not support the service billed.

4.5 Claims Filing and Reimbursement Claims for Targeted Case Management services that have been rendered by an ECI provider must be submitted to TMHP in an approved electronic format or on the CMS-1500 claim form. Providers may purchase CMS-1500 claim forms from the vendor of their choice. TMHP does not supply the forms. When completing a CMS-1500 claim form, all required information must be included on the claim, as TMHP does not key any information from claim attachments. Superbills or itemized statements are not accepted as claim supplements.

ECI Targeted Case Management services are reimbursed according to a maximum allowable fee estab-lished by HHSC. See the applicable fee schedule on the TMHP website at www.tmhp.com.

Texas Medicaid reimburses covered ECI services, which are mostly provided in the child’s natural environments. Natural environments are defined as settings that individual families identify as natural or normal for their family, including the home, neighborhood, and community settings in which children without disabilities participate. ECI Targeted Case Management services may be provided in the following places of service (POS): office/facility (POS 1), home (POS 2), and other locations (POS 9). The POS for ECI Targeted Case Management is determined by the service coordinator’s location at the time the service is rendered.



Subsection 6.5, “CMS-1500 Paper Claim Filing Instructions” in Section 6, “Claims Filing” (Vol. 1, General Information) to find the instructions for completing paper claims.





5. LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW), LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (LMFT), AND LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR (LPC)

5.1 Enrollment

5.1.1 LCSW To enroll in Texas Medicaid, whether as an individual or as part of a group, an LCSW must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. LCSWs must also be enrolled in Medicare or obtain a pediatric practice exemption from TMHP Provider Enrollment. If a pediatric-based LCSW is enrolling as part of a Medicare-enrolled group, then the LCSW must also be enrolled in Medicare. Providers that hold a temporary license are not eligible to enroll in Medicaid. LCSWs cannot be enrolled if their license is due to expire within 30 days. A current license must be submitted.

5.1.2 LMFT To enroll in Texas Medicaid, whether as an individual or as part of a group, an LMFT must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. LMFTs are covered as Medicaid-only providers; therefore, enrollment in Medicare is not a requirement. LMFTs can enroll as part of a multi-specialty group whether or not they are enrolled in Medicare. Providers that hold a temporary license are not eligible to enroll in Medicaid. LMFTs cannot be enrolled if their license is due to expire within 30 days. A current license must be submitted.

5.1.3 LPCTo enroll in Texas Medicaid, whether as an individual or as part of a group, an LPC must be licensed by the Texas Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. LPCs are covered as Medicaid-only providers; therefore, enrollment in Medicare is not a requirement. LPCs can enroll as part of a multi-specialty group whether or not they are enrolled in Medicare. Providers that hold a temporary license are not eligible to enroll in Medicaid. LPCs cannot be enrolled if their license is due to expire within 30 days. A current license must be submitted.


Section 8: Managed Care (Vol. 1, General Information) for more information, or contact the client’s behavioral health organization (BHO).

5.2 Services, Benefits, Limitations, and Prior Authorization Psychotherapy and counseling services that are provided by LCSWs, LMFTs, and LPCs are benefits of Texas Medicaid for clients of any age who are experiencing a significant behavioral health issue that is causing distress, dysfunction, or maladaptive functioning as a result of a confirmed or suspected psychi-atric condition as defined in the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR).

Psychotherapy and counseling services can be provided in the office, home, skilled nursing or interme-diate care facility (SNF/ICF), outpatient hospital, extended care facility (ECF), or in other locations.



LCSWs, LMFTs, and LPCs must not bill for services that were provided by people under their super-vision, including services provided by students, interns, and licensed professionals. Services may only be billed to Texas Medicaid if they were provided by a licensed LCSW, LMFT, or LPC who is a Medicaid-enrolled practitioner. LCSWs, LMFTs, and LPCs who are employed by or remunerated by another provider may not bill Texas Medicaid directly for counseling services if that billing would result in a duplicate payment for the same services.

If more than one type of session is provided on the same date of service (outpatient individual, group, or family psychotherapy/counseling), each session type will be reimbursed individually. The only services that can be reimbursed are those provided to the Medicaid-eligible client per session.

Services that are provided by a psychiatric nurse, mental health worker, psychiatric assistant, or psycho-logical assistant (excluding a Masters-level licensed psychological associate [LPA]) are not covered by Texas Medicaid and cannot be billed under the provider identifier of any other outpatient behavioral health provider.

Documentation of the face-to-face time with the client must be maintained in the client’s medical record to support the procedure code billed. All entries must be documented clearly, be legible to individuals other than the author, and be dated (month/date/year) and signed by the performing provider.

Documentation must include the following:

• The times at which the session began and ended

• All of the pertinent information about the client’s condition that is necessary to substantiate the need for services, including, but not limited to, the following:

• A complete diagnosis, as listed in the DSM-IV-TR

• Background, symptoms, impression

• Narrative description of the assessment

• Behavioral observations made during the session

• Narrative description of the counseling session

• Treatment plan and recommendations

All payments are subject to recoupment if the required documentation is not maintained in the client’s medical record.

Family psychotherapy and counseling is reimbursed for only one Medicaid-eligible client per session, regardless of the number of family members present during that session. When providing family counseling services, the Texas Medicaid client and a family member must be present during the face-to-face encounter or visit.

According to the definition of “family” provided by HHSC Household Determination Guidelines, only specific relatives are allowed to participate in family counseling services. These guidelines also address the roles of relatives in the supervision and care of children with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The following specific relatives are included in family counseling services:

• Father

• Mother

• Grandfather

• Grandmother

• Brother

• Sister



• Uncle

• Aunt

• Nephew

• Niece

• First cousin

• First cousin once removed

• Stepfather

• Stepmother

• Stepbrother

• Stepsister

• Foster parent

• Legal guardian

Behavioral health services are limited to a total of four hours per client, per day, regardless of the provider.

Outpatient behavioral health services are limited to 30 encounters/visits per client, per calendar year (January 1 through December 31) regardless of provider, unless prior authorized. This limitation includes encounters/visits by all practitioners. School Health and Related Services (SHARS) behavioral rehabilitation services, MHMR services, laboratory, radiology, and medication monitoring services are not counted toward the 30-encounter/visit limitation. An encounter/visit is defined as any/all behavioral health services (such as examinations, therapy, psychological or neuropsychological testing) by any provider, in the office, outpatient hospital, nursing home, or home settings. This limitation includes encounters/visits by all behavioral health practitioners.

Each individual practitioner is limited to performing a combined total of 12 hours of behavioral health services per day. Claims submitted with a prior authorization number are not exempt from the 12-hour limitation.

HHSC and TMHP routinely perform retrospective review of all providers’ billing practices. Retro-spective review may include all behavioral health procedure codes included in the 12-hour system limitation.

Behavioral health services subject to the 12-hour system limitation and retrospective review will be based on the provider’s Texas Provider Identifier (TPI) base (the first 7 digits of the TPI). The location where the services occurred will not be a basis for exclusion of hours. If a provider practices at multiple locations and has a different suffix for the various locations, but has the same TPI base, all services identified for restriction to the provider 12-hour limit will be counted regardless of whether they were performed at different locations.

Refer to: Subsection 7.3, “The 12-Hour System Limitation” in this handbook for details about the 12-hours-per-day behavioral health services limitation.

LCSWs, LMFTs, and LPCs must bill therapy/counseling services with procedure code 90804, 90806, 90808, 90847, or 90853.

Note: LMFTs must use modifier U8 when billing these procedure codes.



Psychotherapy/counseling services (procedure codes 90804, 90806, 90808, 90847, and 90853) must be submitted with one of the following diagnosis codes:

5.2.1 Prior Authorization

5.2.1.1 Initial Prior Authorization Request for Encounters or Visits beyond the 30-Encounter/Visit Limit

Each Medicaid client is limited to 30 encounters/visits per calendar year. It is anticipated that this limitation, which allows for 6 months of weekly therapy or 12 months of biweekly therapy, is adequate for 75 to 80 percent of clients. Clinicians should plan therapy with this limit in mind. However, it may be medically necessary for some clients to receive extended encounters or visits. In these situations, prior authorization is required.

A provider who sees a client regularly and who anticipates that the client will require encounters or visits beyond the 30-encounter/visit limit must submit the request for prior authorization before the client’s 25th encounter/visit.

Diagnosis Codes29040 29041 29042 29043 2910 2911 2912 2913 2915 29181 29182 29189 2919 2920 29211 29212 29281 29282 29283 29284 29285 29289 2929 2930 29381 29382 29383 29384 29389 2939 2940 29410 29411 2948 2949 29510 29520 29530 29540 29560 29570 29590 29600 29601 29602 29603 29604 29605 29606 29620 29621 29622 29623 29624 29625 29626 29630 29631 29632 29633 29634 29635 29636 29640 29641 29642 29643 29644 29645 29646 29650 29651 29652 29653 29654 29655 29656 29660 29661 29662 29663 29664 29665 29666 2967 29680 29689 29690 2971 2973 2988 2989 29900 29910 29980 30000 30001 30002 30011 30012 30013 30014 30015 30016 30019 30021 30022 30023 30029 3003 3004 3006 3007 30081 30082 3009 3010 30113 30120 30122 3014 30150 3016 3017 30181 30182 30183 3019 3022 3023 3024 3026 30270 30271 30272 30273 30274 30275 30276 30279 30281 30282 30283 30284 30285 30289 3029 30390 30400 30410 30420 30430 30440 30450 30460 30480 30490 30500 30520 30530 30540 30550 30560 30570 30590 30651 3070 3071 30720 30721 30722 30723 3073 30740 30741 30742 30743 30744 30745 30746 30747 30748 30749 30750 30751 30752 30753 30754 30759 3076 3077 30780 30781 30789 3079 3083 3090 30921 30924 30928 3093 3094 30981 3099 3101 311 31230 31231 31232 31234 31239 31281 31282 31289 3129 31323 31381 31382 31389 3139 31400 31401 3149 3152 31531 31532 31539 3154 3159 316317 3181 3182 319 79950 79951 79952 79953 79954 7995579959 99552 99553 99554 99581 99583 V114 V4987 V6101 V6102 V6103 V6104 V6105 V6106 V6109 V6121 V6221 V6222 V6229 V6281 V6282 V6283 V6285 V6289 V7101 V7102 V7109



It is recognized that a client may change providers in the middle of the year, and the new provider may not be able to obtain complete information on the client. In these instances, prior authorization may be made before rendering services when the request is accompanied by an explanation as to why the provider was not able to submit the prior authorization request by the client’s 25th encounter/visit.

After the 30 encounter/visit annual limitation has been met, prior authorization will be considered in increments of up to 10 additional encounters/visits per request. All requests for prior authorization of extensions beyond the 30 initial encounter/visit annual limit must be submitted on a completed Outpa-tient Psychotherapy/Counseling Request Form, which must include the following:

• Client name and Medicaid number, date of birth, age, and sex

• Provider name and identifier

• A complete diagnosis as listed in the DSM-IV-TR

• History of substance abuse

• Current medications

• Current living condition

• Clinical update, including specific symptoms and response to past treatment, treatment plan (measurable short term goals for the extension, specific therapeutic interventions to be used in therapy, measurable expected outcomes of therapy, length of treatment anticipated, and planned frequency of encounters/visits)

• Number, type of services requested, and the dates based on the frequency of encounters or visits that the services will be provided

• Date on which the current treatment is to begin

• Indication of court-ordered or Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)-directed services, when appropriate

Refer to: Form BH. 3, “Outpatient Psychotherapy/Counseling Request Form” in this handbook.

Note: All areas of the request form must be completed with the information required by the form. If additional room is needed for a particular section of the form, providers may state “see attached,” in that section and attach the additional pages to the form. The attachment must contain the specific information required in that section of the form.

A prior authorization request for initial extended encounters or visits must be submitted no sooner than 30 days before the date of service being requested, so that the most current information is provided.

Prior authorization requests will be reviewed by HHSC or its designee’s Medical Director. The number of encounters or visits that are prior authorized will depend upon the client’s symptoms and response to past treatment. If the client requires additional extensions, the provider must submit a new request for prior authorization at the end of each extension period. The additional request(s) must include the following new documentation concerning the patient’s current conditions.

5.2.1.1.1 Client Condition Requirements

The following documentation requirements indicating the client’s condition(s) must be submitted when requesting prior authorization of initial outpatient services beyond the 30-encounter or visit annual limitation:

• A description of why treatment is being sought at the present time

• A mental status examination that verifies that a diagnosis is listed in the DSM-IV-TR

• A description of any existing psychosocial or environmental problems

• A description of the current level of social and occupational or educational functioning



5.2.1.1.2 Initial Assessment Requirements

There must be a pertinent history containing the following assessment requirements:

• A chronological psychiatric, medical and substance use history with time frames of prior treatment and the outcomes of that treatment

• A social and family history

• An educational and occupational history

5.2.1.1.3 Active Treatment Plan Requirements

The treatment plan must contain the following:

• A description of the primary focus of the treatment

• Clearly defined discharge goals that indicate that treatment can be successfully accomplished

• The expected number of sessions it will take to reach the discharge goals, which must be based on the standards of practice for the client’s diagnosis

• Family therapy services are appropriately planned unless there are valid clinical contraindications

5.2.1.1.4 Discharge Plan Requirements

Discharge planning must reflect the following:

• A plan for concluding the client’s treatment based on an assessment of the client’s progress in meeting the discharge goals

• Identification of the client’s aftercare needs that includes a plan of transition

5.2.1.2 Subsequent Prior Authorization Request for Encounters/Visits after the Initial Prior Authorized Encounters

5.2.1.2.1 Client Condition Requirements

The following documentation requirements indicating the client’s condition(s) must be submitted when requesting prior authorization for subsequent encounters or visits.

All of the requirements for the initial authorized treatment sessions must be met in addition to an assessment of the client’s response to treatment, which indicates one of the following:

• The client has not achieved the discharge goal(s) necessary to conclude treatment, but the description of the client’s progress indicates that treatment can be concluded within a short period of time.

• The client’s psychiatric condition has not responded to a trial of short-term outpatient therapy and there is potential for serious regression or admission to a more intensive setting without ongoing outpatient management (requiring several months or longer of outpatient therapy).

• The client’s condition is one that includes long-standing, pervasive symptoms or patterns of maladaptive behavior.

5.2.1.2.2 Active Treatment Plan Requirements

There must be an assessment that explains why the client was unable to achieve the expected treatment objectives that were previously set. The assessment must address the following:

• Factors that interfered or are interfering with the client’s ability to make progress as expected

• The continued appropriateness of the treatment goals

• The continued appropriateness of the type of therapy being utilized



• The need for obtaining consultation

• The current diagnosis and the need for revisions or additional assessments

• The ongoing treatment plan must reflect the initial treatment plan requirements, and the additional information must include:

• Changes in primary treatment focus or discharge goals have been identified and are consistent with the client’s current condition

• The expected progress toward the discharge goals is described within the extended time frame

• Appropriate adjustments have been made in the medication regimen based on the client’s thera-peutic response

• No contraindications to the use of the prescribed medications are present

5.2.1.2.3 Discharge Plan Requirements

Discharge planning must reflect the following:


• An identification of the client’s aftercare needs that includes a plan of transition

5.2.1.2.4 Prior Authorization for Court-Ordered and Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)-Directed Services

A request for prior authorization of court-ordered or DFPS-directed services must be submitted no later than seven calendar days after the date on which the services began.

Court-ordered services for outpatient behavioral health services may be prior authorized as mandated by the court. Prior authorization requests must be accompanied by a copy of the court document signed by the judge. If the requested services differ from or go beyond the court order, the additional services will be reviewed for medical necessity.

Specific DFPS-directed services for outpatient behavioral health services may be prior authorized as directed. Prior authorization requests must be accompanied by a copy of the directive or summary signed by the DFPS employee. If the requested services differ from or go beyond the DFPS direction, the additional services will be reviewed for medical necessity.

Court-ordered or DFPS-directed services will be prior authorized with modifier H9.

Mail or fax prior authorization request to:

Texas Medicaid & Healthcare PartnershipSpecial Medical Prior Authorization

12357-B Riata Trace Parkway, Suite 150Austin, TX 78727

Fax: 1-512-514-4213

Providers can submit requests for extended outpatient psychotherapy or counseling through the TMHP website at www.tmhp.com.

Refer to: Subsection 5.4.1, “Prior Authorization Requests Through the TMHP Website” in Section 5, “Prior Authorization” (Vol. 1, General Information) for additional information, including mandatory documentation and retention requirements.

5.3 Documentation RequirementsAll services require documentation to support the medical necessity of the service rendered, including behavioral health services.



Behavioral health services are subject to retrospective review and recoupment if documentation does not support the service billed.

5.4 Claims Filing and Reimbursement Providers must bill Medicare before Medicaid when clients are eligible for services under both programs. Medicaid’s responsibility for the coinsurance or deductible is determined in accordance with Medicaid benefits and limitations. Providers must check the client’s Medicare card for Part B coverage before billing Medicaid. When Medicare is primary, it is inappropriate to bill Medicaid without first billing Medicare. Medicaid is responsible for the coinsurance and deductible of Medicare-allowed services on a crossover basis only.

Refer to: Subsection 2.6.2, “Part B” in Section 2, “Texas Medicaid Reimbursement” (Vol. 1, General Information)

Subsection 4.9.2, “Medicare Part B Crossovers” in Section 4, “Client Eligibility” (Vol. 1, General Information)

LCSW, LMFT, and LPC services must be submitted to TMHP in an approved electronic format or on the CMS-1500 claim form. Providers may purchase CMS-1500 claim forms from the vendor of their choice. TMHP does not supply the forms. When completing a CMS-1500 claim form, all required infor-mation must be included on the claim, as TMHP does not key any information from claim attachments. Superbills, or itemized statements, are not accepted as claim supplements.



Subsection 6.5, “CMS-1500 Paper Claim Filing Instructions” in Section 6, “Claims Filing” (Vol. 1, General Information). Blocks that are not referenced are not required for processing by TMHP and may be left blank.

According to 1 TAC §355.8091, the Texas Medicaid rate for LCSWs, LMFTs, and LPCs is 70 percent of the rate paid to a psychiatrist or psychologist for a similar service per 1 TAC §355.8085. Providers can refer to the Online Fee Lookup (OFL) or the applicable fee schedule on the TMHP website at www.tmhp.com. Under 1 TAC §355.8261, an FQHC is reimbursed according to its specific prospective payment system (PPS) rate per visit for LCSW services.

Refer to: Subsection 2.2, “Reimbursement Methodology” in Section 2, “Texas Medicaid Reimbursement” (Vol. 1, General Information) for more information about reimbursement

Subsection 7.3, “The 12-Hour System Limitation” in this handbook for details about the 12-hours-per-day behavioral health services limitation.

6. MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION, MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGEMENT, AND MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICE COORDINATION

6.1 Enrollment To enroll in Texas Medicaid, MH providers must contact DSHS at 1-512-206-5810. Entities that provide services to clients who have MR must contact the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) at 1-512-438-3011 to be approved.




Local MR providers are eligible to enroll for MR service coordination with the approval of DADS. Local MH providers are eligible to enroll for MH rehabilitative services with the approval of DSHS.

A community mental health center (CMHC) can enroll in Texas Medicaid without the approval of DSHS, but must be enrolled in Medicare.

6.1.1 Medicaid Managed Care Enrollment MR service coordination, MH case management, and MH rehabilitative services providers are not required to enroll in Medicaid managed care. Claims for MR and MH services are submitted to TMHP for all Medicaid clients including Medicaid managed care clients.

Exception: MH providers in the Dallas service area must join the NorthSTAR BHOs to provide services to NorthSTAR clients.

Refer to: Section 8: Managed Care (Vol. 1, General Information).

6.2 Services, Benefits, Limitations, and Prior Authorization 6.2.1 Service Coordination and Case Management Texas Medicaid provides the following service coordination and case management services:

• Service coordination for people who have MR or a related condition (adult or child) per consumer, per month. Persons who have a related condition are eligible only if they are being enrolled into the home and community based waiver (HCS); the Texas Home Living Waiver; or an intermediate care facility for persons who have mental retardation (ICF-MR) facility.

• Case management for people who have serious emotional disturbance (child, 3 to 17 years of age)

• Case management for people who have severe and persistent mental illness (adult, 18 years of age or older)

Providers must use the following procedure code and applicable modifiers for MR targeted case management:

An MR service coordination reimbursable contact is the provision of a service coordination activity by an authorized service coordinator during a face-to-face meeting with an individual who is eligible for service coordination. To bill and be paid for one unit of service coordination per month, at least one face-to-face meeting between the service coordinator and the eligible individual must occur during the month billed.

Providers must use the following procedure code and applicable modifiers for MH targeted case management:

ServiceProcedure Code Modifier Limitations

Service coordination for clients with mental retardation or related condition (adult or child)

G9012 N/A Once per calendar month


Routine mental health targeted case management (adult)

T1017 TF and HZ 32 units (8 hours) per calendar day for clients who are 18 years of age and older



An MH case management reimbursable contact is the provision of a case management activity by an authorized case manager during a face-to-face meeting with an individual who is authorized to receive that specific type of case management. A billable unit of case management is 15 continuous minutes of contact.

Service coordination and case management services are not reimbursable when they are provided to a client who is eligible for Medicaid and who receives services through the HCS waiver. These services are included in the waiver. Claims submitted to TMHP for people who receive services under the HCS waiver are identified quarterly by DADS and payments are recouped.

Texas Medicaid must not be billed for service coordination or case management services provided to people who are residents or inpatients of:

• Nursing facilities (for people not mandated by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act [OBRA] of 1987).

• An ICF-MR.

• State-supported living centers.

• State MH facilities.

• Title XIX participating hospitals, including general medical hospitals.

• Private psychiatric hospitals.

• A Texas Medicaid-certified residence not already specified.

• An institution for mental diseases, such as a hospital, nursing facility, or other institution of more than 16 beds that is primarily engaged in providing the diagnosis, treatment, or care of people who have mental diseases, including medical attention, nursing care, and related services.

• A jail or public institution.

Note: A contact by the service coordinator to assist in the discharge planning of some of the above may be reimbursed, if it is provided within 180 days before discharge. Service coordination services provided to people who are on predischarge furlough to the community from a nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or state-supported living centers may be reimbursed. Service coordination services provided to people who are on trial placement from a state MR facility to the community may be reimbursed if the person remains eligible for Texas Medicaid upon release from the facility and receives regular Texas Medicaid coverage.

Texas Medicaid must not be billed for MH case management services provided before the establishment of a diagnosis of mental illness and the authorization of services.

Routine case management (childand adolescent)

T1017 TF, HA, and HZ

32 units (8 hours) per calendar day for clients who are 17 years of age and younger

Intensive case management (child and adolescent)

T1017 TG, HA, and HZ




Refer to: Subsection 8.1, “Medicaid Managed Care” in Section 8, “Managed Care” (Vol. 1, General Information) for more information or contact the client’s BHO. Do not bill TMHP for MH case management services rendered to NorthSTAR clients.

Note: For more information about billing for MH Case Management, providers should refer to 25 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 412-Subchapter I and the Mental Health Case Management Billing Guidelines available through the DSHS Mental Health and Substance Abuse Program Services Division.

6.2.2 MH Rehabilitative Services The following rehabilitative services may be provided to individuals who satisfy the criteria of the MH priority population and who are determined to need rehabilitative services. These services may be provided to a person who has a single severe mental disorder (excluding MR, pervasive developmental disorder, or substance abuse) or a combination of severe mental disorders as defined in the DSM-IV-TR:


Day program for acute needs G0177 HZ 6 units (4.5 to 6 hours) per calendar day, in any combi-nation, for clients who are 18 years of age and older

Medication training and support, adult, individual

H0034 HZ 8 units (2 hours) per calendar day in any combination

Medication training and support, adult, group

H0034 HQ and HZ

Medication training and support, child and adolescent, individual

H0034 HA and HZ 8 units (2 hours) per calendar day in any combination, for clients who are 18 years of age and youngerMedication training and support,

child and adolescent with other individual

H0034 HA and HZ

Medication training and support, child and adolescent, group

H0034 HA and HQ

Medication training and support, child and adolescent with other group

H0034 HA, HQ, and HZ

Crisis intervention services, adult H2011 HZ 96 units (24 hours) per calendar day in any combinationCrisis intervention services, child

and adolescentH2011 HA and HZ

Skills training and development, adult, individual

H2014 HZ 16 units (4 hours) per calendar day, in any combination, for clients who are 18 years of age and olderSkills training and development,

adult, groupH2014 HQ and HZ

Skills training and development, child and adolescent, individual

H2014 HA and HZ 16 units (4 hours) per calendar day, in any combination, for clients who are 18 years of age and youngerSkills training and development,

child and adolescent, with other, individual

H2014 HA and HZ



6.2.2.1 Rehabilitative Services Limitations Texas Medicaid must not be billed for the following:

• Rehabilitative services provided:

• Before the establishment of a diagnosis of mental illness and authorization of services.

• Rehabilitative services provided to individuals who reside in an institution for mental diseases.

• Rehabilitative services provided to general acute care hospital inpatients.

• Vocational services

• Educational services

• Nursing facility residents who are not mandated to need services by OBRA of 1987

• Services provided to individuals in jail or a public institution

With the exception of Crisis Intervention Services and Psychological Rehabilitation Services delivered in a crisis situation, no reimbursement is available for a combination of MH rehabilitative services delivered in excess of eight hours per individual, per day.

Refer to: 25 TAC, Part I, Chapter 419, Subchapter L and the Medicaid MH rehabilitative billing guidelines, which are available through the DSHS Mental Health and Substance Abuse Division, for more information.

6.2.2.2 Billing Units All claims for reimbursement for rehabilitative services are based on the actual amount of time the eligible individual or primary caregiver or legal guardian of an eligible individual is engaged in face-to-face contact with a service provider. The billable units are individual, group (15 continuous minutes), and day programs (45 to 60 continuous minutes). No reimbursement is available for partial units of service.

6.2.3 Prior AuthorizationPrior authorization is not required for MHMR services.

6.3 Documentation RequirementsAll services require documentation to support the medical necessity of the service rendered, including MH and MR services.

MH and MR services are subject to retrospective review and recoupment if documentation does not support the service billed.

Psychosocial rehabilitative services, individual

H2017 HZ 16 units (4 hours) per calendar day, in any combination, for clients who are 18 years of age and olderPsychosocial rehabilitative services,

by RN, individualH2017 TD and HZ

Psychosocial rehabilitative services, group

H2017 HQ and HZ

Psychosocial rehabilitative services, by RN, group

H2017 HQ and TD

Psychosocial rehabilitative services, individual, crisis

H2017 ET and HZ 96 units (24 hours) per calendar day, in any combination




6.4 Claims Filing and Reimbursement MR coordination services and MH case management and rehabilitative services must be submitted to TMHP in an approved electronic claims format or on the CMS-1500 paper claim form. Providers may purchase CMS-1500 claim forms from the vendor of their choice. TMHP does not supply them.

When completing a CMS-1500 claim form, all required information must be included on the claim, as TMHP does not key any information from claim attachments. Superbills, or itemized statements, are not accepted as claim supplements.

MHMR are cost reimbursed in accordance with 1 TAC §§355.743, 355.746, and 355.781. Providers can refer to the OFL or the applicable fee schedule on the TMHP website at www.tmhp.com.




Subsection 2.2, “Reimbursement Methodology” in Section 2, “Texas Medicaid Reimbursement” (Vol. 1, General Information) for more information about reimbursement and the federal matching percentage.

7. PHYSICIAN, PSYCHOLOGIST, AND LICENSED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATE (LPA) PROVIDERS

7.1 Enrollment

7.1.1 Physicians To enroll in Texas Medicaid to provide medical services, physicians (doctor of medicine [MD] or doctor of osteopathy [DO]) and doctors (doctor of dental medicine [DMD], doctor of dental surgery [DDS], doctor of optometry [OD], and doctor of podiatric medicine) must be authorized by the licensing authority of their profession to practice in the state where the services are performed at the time they are provided.

Providers cannot be enrolled in Texas Medicaid if their licenses are due to expire within 30 days. A current Texas license must be submitted.

Important: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines mandate that physicians who provide durable medical equipment (DME) products such as spacers or nebulizers are required to enroll as Texas Medicaid DME providers.

All physicians except gynecologists, pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, pediatric psychiatrists, and providers performing only Texas Health Steps (THSteps) medical or dental checkups must be enrolled in Medicare before enrolling in Medicaid. TMHP may waive the Medicare enrollment prerequisite for pediatricians or physicians whose type of practice and service may never be billed to Medicare.

7.1.2 Psychologists To enroll in Texas Medicaid, whether as an individual or as part of a group, a psychologist must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP). Psychologists must also be enrolled in Medicare or obtain a pediatric practice exemption from TMHP Provider Enrollment. If a pediatric-based psychologist is enrolling as part of a Medicare-enrolled group, then the psychologist




must also be enrolled in Medicare. Psychologists cannot be enrolled if they have a license that is due to expire within 30 days. A current license must be submitted. Texas Medicaid accepts temporary licenses for psychologists.


Section 8: Managed Care (Vol. 1, General Information) for more information, or contact the client’s BHO.

7.1.3 Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)LPAs must be licensed by TSBEP. LPAs are expected to abide by their scope and standards of practice.

Services performed by an LPA are a Medicaid-covered benefit when the following conditions are met:

• The services must be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed, Medicaid-enrolled psychologist.

• The supervising psychologist must be in the same office, building, or facility when the service is provided and must be immediately available to furnish assistance and direction.

• The LPA performing the behavioral health service must be an employee of either the licensed psychologist or the legal entity that employs the licensed psychologist.

The TSBEP requires an LPA to work under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist and does not allow an LPA to engage in independent practice. Therefore, an LPA will not be independently enrolled in the Medicaid program and must provide services under the delegating psychologist’s provider identifier.

LPAs may perform the same outpatient behavioral health services as licensed psychologists when the licensed psychologist delegates the services and directly supervises the LPA. These services include psychiatric diagnostic interviews, psychological and neuropsychological testing, and psycho-therapy/counseling (including individual, group, or family counseling.) A modifier must be used to identify whether the psychologist or the LPA performed the service.

Psychological services provided by a psychologist or LPA must be billed with a modifier. Any claim submitted without a modifier will be denied.

Modifiers to be used with procedure codes for licensed psychologist services:

Psychological services provided by an LPA must be billed under the supervising psychologist’s Medicaid identifier or the Medicaid identifier of the legal entity employing the supervising psychologist.

Services performed by an LPA and billed with modifier UC must include the LPA license number. Any claim submitted with modifier UC indicating services provided by an LPA and billed without a license number will be denied.

Retrospective review may be performed to validate that services performed on the same client are not billed for the same time and date of service, and that modifiers billed match the provider performing the services.

Services performed by the LPA will be reduced to 70 percent of the psychologist reimbursement fee schedule rate.

Modifier DescriptionAH Identifies services provided by a clinical psychologistUC Identifies services provided by an LPA



7.2 Services, Benefits, Limitations, and Prior Authorization

7.2.1 PhysiciansBehavioral health services, including diagnostic interviews, psychotherapy/counseling (including individual, group, or family counseling), psychological and neuropsychological testing, pharmaco-logical regimen oversight, pharmacological management, and chemical dependency treatment in chemical dependency treatment facilities (CDTF), are benefits of Texas Medicaid when these services are provided to clients who are experiencing a significant behavioral health issue that is causing distress, dysfunction, or maladaptive functioning as a result of a confirmed or suspected psychiatric condition, as defined in the current edition of the DSM-IV-TR.

7.2.2 Psychologists and LPAsPsychologists who are licensed by the TSBEP and enrolled as Medicaid providers and LPAs who are under the direct supervision of a psychologist are authorized to perform counseling and testing for mental illness or debility. Treatment does not include the practice of medicine.

The services provided by a licensed chemical dependency counselor (LCDC), social worker, psychiatric nurse, or mental health worker are not covered by Texas Medicaid and cannot be billed under the provider identifier of any other outpatient behavioral health provider.

Psychologists must not bill for services performed by students, interns, or licensed professionals under their supervision except for services provided by LPAs. For mental health services, only the licensed psychologist and other Medicaid enrolled provider actually performing the service may bill Texas Medicaid. The services provided by an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT are reimbursable directly to the LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.

7.3 The 12-Hour System LimitationThe following provider types are limited in the Medicaid claims processing system to reimburse for a maximum combined total of 12-hours per day, per provider system limitation for inpatient and outpa-tient behavioral health services:

• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

• LCSW

• LMFT

• LPC

• Nurse Practitioner (NP)

• Physician assistant (PA)

• Psychologist

Because MDs and DOs can delegate and may submit claims in excess of 12 hours per day, they are not subject to the 12-hour system limitation.

Providers who perform group therapy may possibly submit claims in excess of 12 hours in a given day due to the manner in which group therapy is billed.

Because a psychologist can delegate to multiple LPAs and may submit claims for LPA services in excess of 12 hours per day, LPAs are not subject to the 12-hour system limitation.

All providers, including MDs and DOs and each provider to whom they delegate, are subject to retro-spective review as outlined below, including the following:

• MDs and DOs and each provider to whom they delegate

• LPAs performing services under the direct supervision of a psychologist.



Court-ordered services are not subject to the 12-hour system limitation per provider, per day when billed with modifier H9.

7.3.1 Retrospective Review of Behavioral Health Services Billed in Excess of 12 Hours per Day

HHSC and TMHP routinely perform retrospective review of all providers. In addition, all provider types including MDs and DOs and each provider to whom they delegate are subject to retrospective review for the total hours of services performed and billed in excess of 12 hours per day.

Retrospective review of any behavioral health provider may include:

• All behavioral health procedure codes included in the 12-hour system limitation

• All evaluation and management (E/M) procedure codes, including those listed in the E/M section of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), billed with a psychiatric diagnosis

• All remaining behavioral health procedure codes not included in the 12-hour system limitation such as group therapy and pharmacological management

Documentation requirements for all services billed are listed for each individual specialty in this handbook. If inappropriate payments are identified on retrospective review for any provider type, the reimbursement will be recouped.

Behavioral health services subject to the 12-hour system limitation and retrospective review will be based on the provider’s TPI base (the first seven digits of the TPI). The location where the services occurred will not be a basis for exclusion of hours. If a provider practices at multiple locations and has a different suffix for the various locations, but has the same TPI base, all services identified for restriction to the provider 12-hour limit will be counted regardless of whether they were performed at different locations.

7.3.2 Procedure Codes included in the 12-hour System LimitationThe table below lists the inpatient and outpatient behavioral health procedure codes included in the system limitation, along with the time increments the system will apply based on the billed procedure code. The time increments applied will be used to calculate the 12-hour per day system limitation.

Procedure CodeTime Assigned by Procedure Code Description Time Applied

90801 NA 60 minutes90802 NA 60 minutes90804 20-30 minutes 30 minutes90805 20-30 minutes 30 minutes90806 45-50 minutes 50 minutes90807 45-50 minutes 50 minutes90808 70-80 minutes 80 minutes90809 70-80 minutes 80 minutes90810 20-30 minutes 30 minutes90811 20-30 minutes 30 minutes90812 45-50 minutes 50 minutes90813 45-50 minutes 50 minutes90814 70-80 minutes 80 minutes90815 70-80 minutes 80 minutes90816 20-30 minutes 30 minutes90817 20-30 minutes 30 minutes



If a cutback occurs for procedure codes included in the system limitation, the quantity allowed per service session designated is rounded up to one decimal point or rounded down to one decimal point following standard rounding procedures (as shown in the following example):

7.3.3 Formula AppliedFor client L on the table below, 80 billed minutes are applied, but the provider only has 40 available minutes before reaching the 12-hour daily limit (720 minutes); therefore, only 40 minutes are considered for reimbursement. The 40 allowed minutes are divided into the 80 applied minutes to get an allowed unit of 0.5 for payment.

90818 45-50 minutes 50 minutes90819 45-50 minutes 50 minutes90821 70-80 minutes 80 minutes90822 70-80 minutes 80 minutes90823 20-30 minutes 30 minutes90824 20-30 minutes 30 minutes90826 45-50 minutes 50 minutes90827 45-50 minutes 50 minutes90828 70-80 minutes 80 minutes90829 70-80 minutes 80 minutes90847 N/A 50 minutes96101 60 minutes 60 minutes96110 N/A 30 minutes96111 N/A 60 minutes96116 60 minutes 60 minutes96118 60 minutes 60 minutesN/A= Not Applicable

Total Time Rounded Time11.71 hours11.72 hours11.73 hours11.74 hours

11.7 hours

11.75 hours11.76 hours11.77 hours11.78 hours11.79 hours

11.8 hours

TPI Base TPI Suffix Client Code BilledAmount Applied*

Total Time Paid Qty.

1234567 01 A 90807 50 50 11234567 02 B 90828 80 80 11234567 01 C 90807 50 50 11234567 03 D 90828 80 80 1

Procedure CodeTime Assigned by Procedure Code Description Time Applied



Reminder: The procedure codes listed above have time ranges built in, so the quantity billed should be reflected in quantities of one, versus the actual amount of time spent with the client, i.e., procedure code 90804 is for 20 to 30 minutes of time spent with the client. The provider would bill a quantity of one when submitting a claim.

If a claim is adjusted and causes additional minutes to be available to the provider for that day, the system does not automatically reprocess any previously denied or cutback claims that would now be payable. It is up to the provider to request reprocessing of the denied or cutback claims.

Claims submitted for psychological evaluation or testing performed by a qualified provider at the request of the DFPS, or by a court order, are not counted against the benefit limitations. These claims must be submitted with the following information:

• The provider must submit the claim using modifier H9 with the procedure code(s) billed.

• If psychological services are court ordered, the claim must include a copy of the court order for outpatient treatment signed by the judge, and documentation of medical necessity.

• If psychological services are directed by DFPS, the claim must include the name and telephone number of the DFPS employee who provided the direction, the reason for the DFPS request, and documentation of medical necessity.

Texas Medicaid does not cover treatment for chronic diagnoses such as mental retardation and organic brain syndrome. Psychiatric daycare is not a covered service.

Refer to: Subsection 2.2, “Reimbursement Methodology” in Section 2, “Texas Medicaid Reimbursement” (Vol. 1, General Information) for more information about reimbursement methodologies.

Section 8: Managed Care (Vol. 1, General Information).

Form BH. 3, “Outpatient Psychotherapy/Counseling Request Form” in this handbook.

Section 5, “Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)” in this handbook.

1234567 01 E 90807 50 50 11234567 01 F 90828 80 80 11234567 02 G 90807 80 80 11234567 01 H 90827 50 50 11234567 01 J 90828 80 80 11234567 02 K 90828 80 80 1Final claim for the day Subtotal 680 minutes1234567 01 L 90828 80 40 .5Total 760 billed

minutes for 1 day

720 paid minutes for 1 day

* Time applies towards the 12-hour limit.

TPI Base TPI Suffix Client Code BilledAmount Applied*

Total Time Paid Qty.



7.4 Outpatient Behavioral Health ServicesOutpatient behavioral health services performed by the following providers are benefits to clients of any age who have a diagnosis as outlined below when provided in the office, home, skilled nursing or inter-mediate care facility, outpatient hospital, extended care facility, or in other locations:

• CNS

• LCSW

• LPC

• LMFT

• Licensed Psychologist

• Licensed LPA under the direct supervision of a psychologist in accordance with the TSBEP

• PA

• Physicians/psychiatrist

• NP

7.4.1 Annual Encounters/Visits LimitationsOutpatient behavioral health services without prior authorization are limited to 30 encounters or visits per client, for each calendar year. An encounter or visit is defined as any outpatient behavioral health services (i.e., examination, therapy, psychological and/or neuropsychological testing) by any provider, in the office, outpatient hospital, nursing home, or home settings. This limitation includes outpatient encounters or visits by all practitioners.

Each individual encounter or visit and each hour of psychological/neuropsychological testing will count toward the 30-encounter/visit limitation even when services are performed by different providers on the same date of service.

Services exceeding 30 encounters or visits per calendar year per client must be prior authorized. Prior authorization must be obtained before providing the 25th service in a calendar year.

7.4.2 Prior Authorization Requirements after the Annual Encounter/Visit Limita-tions Have Been Met

All outpatient behavioral health services for all provider types approved to deliver outpatient services will require prior authorization with the exception of the following:

• CDTF services, except as outlined in this handbook

• County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) services

• FQHC and rural health clinic (RHC) services

• Laboratory and radiology services

• MHMR services

• Pharmacological regimen oversight (procedure code M0064) and pharmacological management (procedure code 90862)

• SHARS behavioral health rehabilitation services

• One psychiatric diagnostic interview (procedure code 90801 or 90802) per year, per client, per provider (same provider)

Prior authorization will be considered in increments of up to 10 services per request once the annual encounter/visit limitation has been met. If the client changes providers during the year and the new provider is unable to obtain complete information about the client, prior authorization may be made



when the request is accompanied by an explanation as to why the provider was not able to submit the prior authorization request by the 25th encounter or visit and before rendering services. This infor-mation must be submitted in addition to the usual medical necessity information.

All requests for prior authorization with the exception of psychological and neuropsychological testing must include a completed Outpatient Psychotherapy/Counseling Request Form dated and signed by the performing provider with the following information:

• Client name, Medicaid number, date of birth, age, and sex


• A complete diagnosis as listed in the DSM-IV-TR




• Clinical update, including specific symptoms and responses to past treatment, treatment plan (measurable short term goals for the extension of services, specific therapeutic interventions to be used, measurable expected outcomes of therapy, anticipated length of treatment, and the planned frequency of encounters/visits)

• Number of services requested for each type of therapy and the dates based on the frequency of encounters/visits for the services to be provided

• The date on which current treatment is to begin

• An indication of court-ordered or DFPS-directed services

The Outpatient Psychotherapy/Counseling Request Form may be mailed to the TMHP Special Medical Prior Authorization Department at:

Texas Medicaid & Healthcare PartnershipSpecial Medical Prior Authorization Department

12357-B Riata Trace Parkway, Suite 150Austin, TX 78727

The form may also be faxed to 1-512-514-4214 or submitted online on the TMHP website at www.tmhp.com.

All of the required areas on the request form must be completed. If additional space is needed for a particular section of the form, providers may state “see attached” in that section and attach the additional pages to the form. The attachment must contain the specific information required in that section of the form.

The request must be signed and received no later than the start date listed on the request form and no earlier than 30 days prior to the start date listed on the form.

To avoid unnecessary denials, the provider must provide correct and complete information, including accurate documentation of medical necessity for the services requested. The provider must maintain documentation of medical necessity in the client’s medical record. The requesting provider may be asked for additional information to clarify or complete a request for outpatient behavioral health services.

The diagnosis code that supports medical necessity for the billed outpatient behavioral health service must be referenced on the claim.

7.5 Court-Ordered and DFPS-Directed Services A request for prior authorization of court-ordered or DFPS-directed services must be submitted no later than seven calendar days after the date on which the services began.



If the client requires more than four hours of psychological or neuropsychological testing per day or more than eight hours of psychological or neuropsychological testing per calendar year, additional documentation is required to support the medical necessity for the additional hours. Additional psycho-logical or neuropsychological testing hours may be considered when supported by a court-order or DFPS-direction, or as an exception on a case-by-case basis. All documentation must be maintained by the provider in the client’s record.

Court-ordered services are not subject to the five-day admission limitation or the seven-day continued stay limitation. Court-ordered services include:

• Mental health commitments

• Condition of probation (COP)

For court-ordered admissions, a copy of the doctor’s certificate and all court-ordered commitment papers signed by the judge must be submitted with the psychiatric hospital inpatient form.

Specific court-ordered services for evaluations, psychological or neuropsychological testing, or treatment may be prior authorized as mandated by the court. Prior authorization requests must be accompanied by a copy of the court document signed by the judge. If the requested services differ from or go beyond the court order, the additional services will be reviewed for medical necessity.

Specific DFPS-directed services for evaluations, psychological or neuropsychological testing, or treatment may be prior authorized as directed. Prior authorization requests must be accompanied by a copy of the directive or summary signed by the DFPS employee. If the requested services differ from the DFPS direction, the additional services will be reviewed for medical necessity. Requested services beyond those directed by DFPS are subject to medical necessity review.

Court-ordered services are not subject to the 12-hour system limitation per provider, per day when billed with modifier H9.

Retrospective review may occur for both the total hours of services performed per day and for the total hours of services billed per day.

7.6 Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)ECT (procedure code 90870) is the induction of convulsions by the passage of an electric current through the brain. It is used in the treatment of certain psychiatric disorders. ECT treatments are limited to one per day.

ECT performed by the following providers may be provided in the office, outpatient hospital, and inpatient hospital setting:

• Physicians

• CNS

• PA

• NP

Authorization is not required for ECT services.

Psychotherapy billed in addition to ECT on the same day will be denied as part of another procedure on the same day.

Hospital subsequent care (procedure codes 99231, 99232, or 99233) billed on the same day as ECT is not separately payable. Hospital subsequent care for diagnoses unrelated to the ECT will be considered on appeal.



7.7 Family Therapy/Counseling ServicesWhen providing family counseling services (procedure code 90847), the client and a family member must be present during the face-to-face visit.

According to the definition of family provided by the HHSC Household Determination Guidelines, only specific relatives are allowed to participate in family counseling services. The following specific relatives are included in family counseling services:

• Father

• Mother

• Grandfather

• Grandmother

• Brother

• Sister

• Uncle

• Aunt

• Nephew

• Niece

• First cousin

• First cousin once removed

• Stepfather

• Stepmother

• Stepbrother

• Stepsister

• Foster parent

• Legal guardian

Regardless of the number of family members present per outpatient session, family counseling/psycho-therapy (procedure code 90847) is reimbursed for only one Medicaid-eligible client per session.

Procedure code 90847 is limited to one outpatient service per family, per day.

Psychiatric diagnostic interviews (procedure code 90801 or 90802), pharmacological regimen oversight (procedure code M0064), pharmacological management (procedure code 90862), and any E/M service will be denied as part of family outpatient psychotherapy/counseling (procedure code 90847).

7.8 Pharmacological Regimen Oversight and Pharmacological Management Services

Pharmacological regimen oversight (procedure code M0064) and pharmacological management (procedure code 90862) services are a benefit of Texas Medicaid when provided by a physician, CNS, NP, or PA and are limited to the following diagnosis codes:

Diagnosis Codes29040 29041 29042 29043 2910 2911 2912 2913 2915 29181 29182 29189 2919 2920 29211 29212 29281 29282 29283 29284



The focus of a pharmacological management encounter or visit is the use of medication to treat a client’s signs and symptoms of mental illness. When the client continues to experience signs and symptoms of mental illness necessitating discussion beyond minimal outpatient psychotherapy/counseling in a given day, the focus of the service is broader and would be outpatient psychotherapy/counseling rather than pharmacological management.

Pharmacological regimen oversight and pharmacological management services do not count towards the 12-hour per day, per provider system limitation or the 30 encounter/visit annual limitation.

7.8.1 Indications for Pharmacological Regimen Oversight and Pharmacological Management Services

Pharmacological regimen oversight refers to a brief, face-to-face office encounter or visit for the sole purpose of evaluating, monitoring, or changing drug prescriptions or simple drug dosage adjustments and is a lesser level of drug monitoring than pharmacological management.

Pharmacological management refers to the in-depth management of psychopharmacological agents, which are medications with potentially significant side effects, and represents a very skilled aspect of client care. It is intended for use for clients who are being managed primarily by psychotropics, antide-pressants, ECT, or other types of psychopharmacologic medications. Pharmacological management cannot be billed when only a brief office encounter or visit to evaluate the client’s state is provided. Pharmacological management can be provided in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.

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Diagnosis Codes



Pharmacological management must be provided during a face-to-face encounter or visit with the client and any inpatient or outpatient psychotherapy/counseling provided during the pharmacological management encounter or visit must be less than 20 minutes.

Pharmacological management and pharmacological regimen oversight describes a physician service and cannot be provided by a nonphysician or “incident to” a physician service, with the exception of CNSs, NPs, and PAs whose scope of license in this state permits them to prescribe.

7.8.2 Prior Authorization Pharmacological regimen oversight and pharmacological management do not require prior authorization.

7.8.3 Documentation Requirements Documentation of medical necessity for pharmacological management must be dated (month/date/year) and signed by the performing provider and address all of the following information in the client’s medical record in legible format:

• A complete diagnosis as listed in the current edition of the DSM-IV-TR

• Medication history

• Current symptoms and problems to include presenting mental status or physical symptoms that indicate the client requires a medication adjustment

• Problems, reactions, and side effects, if any, to medications or ECT

• Description of optional minimal psychotherapeutic intervention (less than 20 minutes), if any

• Any medication modifications

• The reason(s) for medication adjustments/changes or continuation

• Desired therapeutic drug levels, if applicable

• Current laboratory values, if applicable

• Anticipated physical and behavioral outcome(s)

Documentation of medical necessity for pharmacological regimen oversight must address all of the following in the client’s medical record:

• The client is evaluated and determined to be stable, but continues to have a psychiatric diagnosis that needs close monitoring of therapeutic drug levels.

• The client requires evaluation for prescription renewal, a new psychiatric medication, or a minor medication dosage adjustment.

• Provider has documented the medication history in the client’s records with current signs and symptoms, new medication modifications with anticipated outcome(s).

The treating provider must document the medical necessity of the chosen treatment, and must list on the claim and in the client’s medical record the DSM-IV-TR diagnosis code that most accurately describes the condition of the client that necessitated the provision of pharmacological regimen oversight or pharmacological management. The DSM-IV-TR diagnosis code must be referenced on the claim. The medical record (hospital or outpatient records, reports, or progress notes) must be clear and concise, documenting the reason(s) for the pharmacological regimen oversight or pharmacological management treatment and the outcome.

7.8.4 ReimbursementTexas Medicaid does not reimburse pharmacological regimen oversight or pharmacological management for the actual administration of medication, or for observation of the client taking an oral medication. Administration and supply of oral medication are noncovered services.



Only one pharmacological regimen oversight or pharmacological management procedure code will be reimbursed for the same date of service. If the two procedure codes are billed for the same date of service by any provider, procedure code M0064 will be denied as part of procedure code 90862.

Pharmacological regimen oversight, pharmacological management, neurobehavioral status exam (procedure code 96116), and any E/M service will be denied as part of a diagnostic interview (procedure code 90801 or 90802) when billed for the same date of service by the same provider.

E/M services include pharmacological regimen oversight and pharmacological management. Pharma-cological regimen oversight or pharmacological management will be denied as part of any E/M service billed for the same date of service, by the same provider.

If the primary reason for the office encounter or visit is for inpatient or outpatient psychotherapy or counseling, then the specific inpatient or outpatient psychotherapy/counseling procedure code must be billed. Pharmacological regimen oversight or pharmacological management will be denied as part of any outpatient psychotherapy/counseling service billed for the same date of service, by the same provider. Pharmacological management will be denied as part of any inpatient psychotherapy/counseling service billed for the same date of service, by the same provider.

Pharmacological regimen oversight or pharmacological management is limited to one service per day, per client, by any provider in any setting. Pharmacological regimen oversight is limited to the office setting.

Anesthesia for ECT (procedure code 00104) will be denied as part of pharmacological management when billed on the same date of service by the same provider.

7.9 Psychiatric Diagnostic Interviews Psychiatric diagnostic interviews (procedure code 90801 or 90802) are benefits of Texas Medicaid when provided by psychiatrists, psychologists, NPs, CNSs, and PAs when performed in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

Procedure codes 90801 and 90802 are limited to the following diagnosis codes:

Diagnosis Codes29040 29041 29042 29043 2910 2911 2912 2913 2915 2918129182 29189 2919 2920 29211 29212 29281 29282 29283 29284 29285 29289 2929 2930 29381 29382 29383 29384 29389 2939 2940 29410 29411 2948 2949 29510 29520 29530 29540 29560 29570 29590 29600 29601 29602 29603 29604 29605 29606 29620 29621 29622 29623 29624 29625 29626 29630 29631 29632 29633 29634 29635 29636 29640 29641 29642 29643 29644 29645 29646 29650 29651 29652 29653 29654 29655 29656 29660 29661 29662 29663 29664 29665 29666 2967 29680 29689 29690 2971 2973 2988 2989 29900 29910 29980 30000 30001 30002 30011 30012 30013 30014 30015 30016 30019 30021 30022 30023 30029 3003 3004 3006 3007 30081 30082 3009 3010 30113 30120 30122 3014 30150 3016 3017 30181 30182 30183 3019 3022 3023 3024 3026 30270 30271 30272 30273 30274 30275 30276 30279 30281 30282 30283 30284 30285 30289 3029 30390 30400 30410 30420 30430 30440 30450 30460 30480 30490 30500 30520 30530 30540 30550 30560 30570 30590 30651 3070 3071 30720 30721



An interactive psychiatric diagnostic interview (procedure code 90802) may be covered to the extent that it is medically necessary. Examples of medical necessity include, but are not limited to, clients whose ability to communicate is impaired by expressive or receptive language impairment from various causes, such as conductive or sensorineural hearing loss, deaf mutism, or aphasia.

A psychiatric diagnostic interview may be incorporated into an E/M service provided the required elements of the E/M service are fulfilled. An E/M procedure code may be appropriate when the level of decision making is more complex or advanced than that commonly associated with a psychiatric diagnostic interview.

Due to the nature of these encounters or visits, the general time frame for such a diagnostic interview visit is one hour. A psychiatric diagnostic interview or an interactive psychiatric diagnostic interview examination counts towards the 12-hour per day, per provider system limitation.

7.9.1 Prior Authorization Psychiatric diagnostic interviews performed in the inpatient setting are not limited to once per year, but must be based on medical necessity.

Psychiatric diagnostic interviews are limited to once per client by the same provider per year and do not require prior authorization when performed in the office, home, nursing facility, outpatient hospital, or other settings. Psychiatric diagnostic interviews are limited to once per day, per client, by any provider, regardless of the number of professionals involved in the interview.

Additional psychiatric diagnostic interviews may be considered for prior authorization on a case-by-case basis when submitted with supporting documentation, including but not limited to the following:

• A court order or a DFPS directive

• If a new episode of illness occurs after a hiatus

7.9.2 Documentation RequirementsIn addition to the inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy/counseling documentation requirements outlined in this section, supporting documentation for psychiatric diagnostic interview examinations must include:

• Reason for referral/presenting problem

• Prior history, including prior treatment

• Other pertinent medical, social, and family history

• Clinical observations and mental status examinations


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Diagnosis Codes



• Recommendations, including expected long term and short term benefits

• For the interactive psychiatric diagnostic interview (procedure code 90802), the medical record must indicate the adaptations utilized in the session and the rationale for employing these inter-active techniques

7.9.3 Domains of a Clinical EvaluationThe following domains must be included in the evaluation documentation:

• Reason for the evaluation

• History of the present illness

• Past psychiatric history

• History of alcohol and other substance use

• General medical history

• Developmental, psychosocial, and sociocultural history

• Occupational and military history

• Legal history

• Family history of psychiatric disorder

• Mental status examination

The treating provider must document the medical necessity of the chosen treatment and list the diagnosis code that most accurately describes the condition of the client that necessitated the psychiatric diagnostic interview (procedure code 90801 or 90802) in the client's medical record. The medical record (inpatient or outpatient hospital records, reports, or progress notes) must be signed and dated by the performing provider, and must be clear and concise, documenting the reason(s) for the psychiatric diagnostic interview and the outcome.

7.9.4 ReimbursementA psychiatric diagnostic interview will be denied as part of an interactive psychiatric diagnostic interview when billed for the same date of service by the same provider.

Psychiatric diagnostic interviews will be denied as part of another service when billed within 30 days of any consultation (procedure codes 99241, 99242, 99243, 99244, 99245, 99251, 99252, 99253, 99254, and 99255) by the same provider.

Psychiatric diagnostic interviews and pharmacological management will be denied as part of another service when billed for the same date of service by the same provider as inpatient psychotherapy (procedure code 90816, 90817, 90818, 90819, 90821, 90822, 90823, 90824, 90826, 90827, 90828, 90829, 90853, or 90857), narcosynthesis for psychiatric diagnostic and therapeutic purposes (procedure code 90865), and ECT (procedure code 90870).

Psychiatric diagnostic interviews, insight oriented behavior modifying and/or supportive psychotherapy (procedure code 90816), pharmacological management, and any E/M service will be denied as part of another service when billed for the same date of service by the same provider as individual psycho-therapy 20-30 minutes with medical E/M services (procedure code 90817).

Psychiatric diagnostic interviews, insight oriented behavior modifying or supportive psychotherapy (procedure code 90816 or 90817), and pharmacological management will be denied as part of another service when billed for the same date of service by the same provider as individual psychotherapy 45 to 50 minutes (procedure code 90818).



Psychiatric diagnostic interviews, insight oriented behavior modifying or supportive psychotherapy (procedure code 90816, 90817, or 90818), pharmacological management, and any E/M service will be denied as part of another service when billed for the same date of service by the same provider as individual psychotherapy 45 to 50 minutes with medical E/M services (procedure code 90819).

Psychiatric diagnostic interviews, insight oriented behavior modifying or supportive psychotherapy (procedure code 90816, 90817, or 90818), and pharmacological management will be denied as part of another service when billed for the same date of service by the same provider as individual psycho-therapy 75 to 80 minutes (procedure code 90821).

Psychiatric diagnostic interviews, insight oriented behavior modifying or supportive psychotherapy (procedure code 1-90816, 1-90817, 1-90818, or 1-90819), pharmacological management, and any E/M service will be denied as part of another service when billed for the same date of service by the same provider as individual psychotherapy 75 to 80 minutes with medical E/M services (procedure code 90822).

Psychiatric diagnostic interviews, interactive psychotherapy (procedure code 90823), pharmacological management, and any E/M service will be denied as part of another service when billed for the same date of service by the same provider as interactive psychotherapy 20 to 30 minutes with medical E/M (procedure code 90824).

Psychiatric diagnostic interviews, interactive psychotherapy (procedure code 90823 or 90824), and pharmacological management will be denied as part of another service when billed for the same date of service by the same provider as interactive psychotherapy 45 to 50 minutes (procedure code 90826).

Psychiatric diagnostic interviews, interactive psychotherapy (procedure code 90824 or 90826), pharma-cological management, and any E/M service will be denied as part of another service when billed for the same date of service by the same provider as interactive psychotherapy 45 to 50 minutes with medical E/M (procedure code 90827).

Psychiatric diagnostic interviews, interactive psychotherapy (procedure code 90826), and pharmaco-logical management will be denied as part of another service when billed for the same date of service by the same provider as interactive psychotherapy 75 to 80 minutes (procedure code 90828).

Psychiatric diagnostic interviews, interactive psychotherapy (procedure code 90828), pharmacological management, and any E/M service will be denied as part of another service when billed for the same date of service by the same provider as interactive psychotherapy 75 to 80 minutes with medical E/M (procedure code 90829).

Psychiatric diagnostic interviews, pharmacological regimen oversight, pharmacological management, and any E/M service will be denied as part of another service when billed for the same date of service by the same provider as narcosynthesis (procedure code 90865).

Pharmacological regimen oversight, pharmacological management, a neurobehavioral status exam (procedure code 96116), and any E/M service will be denied as part of a psychiatric diagnostic interview when billed for the same date of service by the same provider.

Psychiatric diagnostic interviews, pharmacological management, and any E/M service will be denied as part of group outpatient psychotherapy/counseling (procedure code 90853 or 90857).



7.10 Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing Psychological testing (procedure code 96101) and neuropsychological testing (procedure code 96118) are covered services when provided by a psychiatrist, psychologist, or LPA under the direct supervision of the psychologist and are limited to the following diagnosis codes:

Diagnosis Codes0460 04611 04619 04672 05821 05829 2900 29010 29011 29012 29013 29020 29021 2903 29040 29041 29042 29043 2908 2909 2911 2912 2913* 2915 29181* 29182* 29189 2919 2920 29211 29212 2922 29281 29282* 29283* 29284* 29285* 2929 2930 2931 29381 29382 29383 29384 29389 2939 2940 29410 29411 2948 2949 29500 29501 29502 29503 29504 29505 29510 29511 29512 29513 29514 29515 29520 29521 29522 29523 29524 29525 29530 29531 29532 29533 29534 29535 29540 29541 29542 29543 29544 29545 29550 29551 29552 29553 29554 29555 29560 29561 29562 29563 29564 29565 29570 29571 29572 29573 29574 29575 29580 29581 29582 29583 29584 29585 29590 29591 29592 29593 29594 29595 29600 29601 29602 29603 29604 29605 29606 29610 29611 29612 29613 29614 29615 29616 29620 29621 29622 29623 29624 29625 29626 29630 29631 29632 29633 29634 29635 29636 29640 29641 29642 29643 29644 29645 29646 29650 29651 29652 29653 29654 29655 29656 29660 29661 29662 29663 29664 29665 29666 2967 29680 29681 29682 29689 29690 29699 2970 2971 2972 2973 2978 2979 2980 2981 2982 2983 2984 2988 2989 29900 29910 29980 29990 30000 30001 30002 30009 30010 30011 30012 30013 30014 30015 30016 30019 30020 30021 30022 30023 30029 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 30081 30082 30089 3009 3010 30110 30111 30112 30113 30120 30121 30122 3013 3014 30150 30151 30159 3016 3017 30181 30182 30183 30184 30189 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 30250 30251 30252 30253 3026 30270 30271 30272 30273 30274 30275 30276 30279 30281 30282 30283 30284 30285 30289 3029 30390 30400 30500 30501 30502 30503 30520 30521 30522 30523 30530 30531 30532 30533 30540 30541 30542 30543 30550 30551 30552 30553 30560 30561 30562 30563 30570 30571 30572 30573 30580 30581 30582 30583 30591 30592 30593 30651* 3070 3071 30720 30721 30722 30723 3073 30740 30741 30742 30743 30744 30745 30746 30747 30748 30749 30750 30751 30752 30753 30754 30759 3076 3077 30780 30781 30789 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3089 3090 3091 30921 30922 30923 30924 30928 30929 3093 3094 30981 30982 30983 30989 3099 3100 3101 3102 3108 311 31200 * These diagnosis codes are only payable to procedure code 96118.



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Diagnosis Codes

* These diagnosis codes are only payable to procedure code 96118.



Psychologists licensed by the TSBEP and enrolled as Medicaid providers are authorized to perform counseling and testing for mental illness or debility.

Psychological and neuropsychological testing are not covered benefits when provided by a CNS, NP, or PA. Each hour of psychological or neuropsychological testing counts toward the 12-hour per day, per provider system limitation.

7.10.1 Prior Authorization Psychological or neuropsychological testing requires prior authorization for services rendered in any place of service except the inpatient setting under the following circumstances:

• After the 30 encounter/visit annual limitation has been met

• If more than four hours of testing per day, or more than eight hours of testing per calendar year, are medically necessary

Prior authorization must include documentation of medical necessity, and must be submitted on a Psychological/Neuropsychological Testing Request Form.

If the client requires more than four hours of testing per day, or more than eight hours of psychological or neuropsychological testing per calendar year, additional documentation is required to support the medical necessity for the additional hours. Additional testing hours may be considered as an exception on a case-by-case basis when supported by medical necessity. The number of hours prior authorized are based on the client’s medical necessity as supported by the documentation provided. All documentation must be maintained by the provider in the client’s medical record.

7.10.2 Documentation RequirementsThe treating provider must document the medical necessity of the chosen treatment and list the DSM-IV-TR diagnosis code that most accurately describes the condition of the client that necessitated the psychological or neuropsychological testing in the client’s medical record. The medical record (inpatient or outpatient hospital records, reports, or progress notes) must be signed and dated by the performing provider, and must be clear and concise, documenting the reasons for the psychological or neuropsy-chological testing and the outcome.

In addition, the following documentation must be maintained by the provider in the client’s medical record:

• The Psychological/Neuropsychological Testing Request Form

• The name of the tests that were performed (e.g., Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale–Revised [WAIS-R], Rorschach, Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory [MMPI])

• How the tests were scored

• The location at which the test was performed

• The name and credentials of each of the providers who were involved in the preparation, adminis-tration and interpretation of the test

• The interpretation of the test, which must include narrative descriptions of the findings of the tests

85404 85405 85406 85409 986 9941 9947 V110 V111 V112 V113 V114 V1552 V170 V401 V402 V4987 V6282 V6283 V6284 V6285 V695 V7101 V7102 V790 V791 V792 V793 V798

Diagnosis Codes

* These diagnosis codes are only payable to procedure code 96118.



• The length of time that each provider spent in face-to-face administration, interpretation, reporting the test, integrating the test interpretation, and writing the comprehensive report based on the integrated data

• The treatment being administered, including how the test results affect the prescribed treatment

• Any recommendation for further testing, including an explanation that substantiates its necessity

• An explanation of any rationale or extenuating circumstance that kept the test from being completed, including, but not limited to, situations in which the client’s condition required testing over a two-day period and the client did not return or the client’s condition precluded the completion of the test

7.10.3 Reimbursement Psychological (procedure code 96101) and neuropsychological (procedure code 96118) testing is limited to a total of four hours per day, and eight hours per client, per calendar year for any provider. Hours billed beyond four hours per day will be denied without prior authorization. All supporting documen-tation must be maintained by the provider in the client’s medical record.

Claims for psychological and neuropsychological testing may be reimbursed for both the face-to-face time spent administering the test and the time spent scoring and interpreting the test.

If the administration, interpretation, and scoring of a test occurs over more than one date of service, providers must bill the services on a single claim and must use a separate detail for each date of service.

Claims must not be submitted until the administration, interpretation, and scoring of the test has been completed.

The correct modifier AH or UC must be appended to the procedure code to identify who rendered the service. If both the LPA and psychologist perform services on the same date, one detail must be submitted for each provider with each detail accurately representing the time spent by the psychologist or LPA. Time billed for services performed on the same client must not be billed for the same time and date of service.

Services provided by both the psychologist and LPA count toward the total four hours of testing allowed per client, per day.

Psychological and neuropsychological testing will not be reimbursed to a CNS, NP, or a PA. Behavioral health testing may be performed during an assessment by a CNS, NP, or a PA, but will not be reimbursed separately. The most appropriate office encounter/visit procedure code must be billed. Behavioral health testing performed by a CNS, NP, or a PA during an assessment will be denied as part of another service.

Psychological or neuropsychological testing may be reimbursed on the same date of service as an initial psychiatric diagnostic interview or interactive psychiatric diagnostic interview examination.

Psychological testing performed on the same date of service as neuropsychological testing will be denied as part of another service. All documentation must be maintained by the provider in the client’s medical record.

Providers must bill the preponderance of each half hour of testing and indicate that number of units on the claim form.

7.11 Psychotherapy/CounselingPsychotherapy/counseling is the treatment for mental illness and behavioral disturbances in which the clinician establishes a professional contract with the client and, through definitive therapeutic commu-nication or therapeutic interactions, attempts to alleviate the emotional disturbances, reverse or change maladaptive patterns of behavior, and encourage personality growth and development.



Psychotherapy/counseling is limited to the following diagnosis codes:

The appropriate service is chosen based on the type of inpatient or outpatient psycho-therapy/counseling, the place of service, the face-to-face time spent with the client during inpatient or outpatient psychotherapy/counseling, and whether E/M services are furnished on the same date of service as inpatient or outpatient psychotherapy/counseling.

The treating provider must document the medical necessity of the chosen treatment and list the diagnosis code that most accurately describes the condition of the client that necessitated the psycho-therapy/counseling in the client’s medical record. The medical record (inpatient and outpatient hospital records, reports, or progress notes) must be clear and concise, documenting the reason(s) for the psychotherapy/counseling and the outcome.

Inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy/counseling counts towards the 12-hour per day, per provider system limitation.

Diagnosis Codes29040 29041 29042 29043 2910 2911 2912 2913 2915 2918129182 29189 2919 2920 29211 29212 29281 29282 29283 29284 29285 29289 2929 2930 29381 29382 29383 29384 29389 2939 2940 29410 29411 2948 2949 29510 29520 29530 29540 29560 29570 29590 29600 29601 29602 29603 29604 29605 29606 29620 29621 29622 29623 29624 29625 29626 29630 29631 29632 29633 29634 29635 29636 29640 29641 29642 29643 29644 29645 29646 29650 29651 29652 29653 29654 29655 29656 29660 29661 29662 29663 29664 29665 29666 2967 29680 29689 29690 2971 2973 2988 2989 29900 29910 29980 30000 30001 30002 30011 30012 30013 30014 30015 30016 30019 30021 30022 30023 30029 3003 3004 3006 3007 30081 30082 3009 3010 30113 30120 30122 3014 30150 3016 3017 30181 30182 30183 3019 3022 3023 3024 3026 30270 30271 30272 30273 30274 30275 30276 30279 30281 30282 30283 30284 30285 30289 3029 30390 30400 30410 30420 30430 30440 30450 30460 30480 30490 30500 30520 30530 30540 30550 30560 30570 30590 30651 3070 3071 30720 30721 30722 30723 3073 30740 30741 30742 30743 30744 30745 30746 30747 30748 30749 30750 30751 30752 30753 30754 30759 3076 3077 30780 30781 30789 3079 3083 3090 30921 30924 30928 3093 3094 30981 3099 3101 311 31230 31231 31232 31234 31239 31281 31282 31289 3129 31323 31381 31382 31389 3139 31400 31401 3149 3152 31531 31532 31539 3154 3159 316317 3181 3182 319 79950 79951 79952 79953 79954 7995579959 99552 99553 99554 99581 99583 V114 V4987 V6101 V6102 V6103 V6104 V6105 V6106 V6109 V6121 V6221 V6222 V6229 V6281 V6282 V6283 V6285 V6289 V7101 V7102 V7109



7.11.1 Prior Authorization Prior authorization for inpatient psychotherapy/counseling is not required for 30 encounters/visits per calendar year.

After the annual limitation has been met, prior authorization for additional encounters or visits will be considered in increments of up to ten per request. All prior authorization requests for additional encounters/visits must include a completed Outpatient Psychotherapy/Counseling Request Form, including:

• Client name and Medicaid number, date of birth, age, and sex






• Clinical update, including specific symptoms and response to past treatment, treatment plan (measurable short term goals, specific therapeutic interventions to be used in therapy, measurable expected outcomes of therapy, length of treatment anticipated, and planned frequency of encounters/visits)

• Number, type of services requested, and the dates based on the frequency of encounters/visits for which the services will be provided

• Date on which the current treatment is to begin

• Indication of court-ordered or DFPS-directed services

All areas of the request form must be completed with the required information. If additional space is needed for a particular section of the form, providers may state, “see attached,” in that section and attach the additional pages to the form. The attachment must contain the specific information required in that section of the form.

A request for outpatient behavioral health services must be submitted no sooner than 30 days before the date of service being requested, so that the most current information is provided.

The number of encounters or visits authorized will be dependent upon the client’s symptoms and response to past treatment. The provider must submit a new prior authorization request for each new series of required encounters/visits. The additional request(s) must include new documentation concerning the client's current condition.

Prior authorization requests will be reviewed by HHSC or its designee’s Medical Director.

7.11.2 Documentation RequirementsEach client for whom services are provided must have supporting documentation included in their medical record. All entries must be documented clearly, be legible to individuals other than the author, and be dated (month/date/year) and signed by the performing provider. Those services not supported by the documentation in the client’s medical record are subject to recoupment. Documentation must include the following:

• Notations of the session beginning and ending times

• All pertinent information regarding the client’s condition to substantiate the need for services, including, but not limited to, the following:


• Background, symptoms, impression



• Narrative description of the assessment

• Behavioral observations during the session

• Narrative description of the counseling session

• Treatment plan and recommendations

7.11.3 Initial Outpatient Psychotherapy/Counseling for an Individual, Group, or Family

Client Condition RequirementsThe following documentation requirements must be submitted when requesting prior authorization for outpatient services:

• A description of why treatment is being sought at the present time

• A mental status examination, which validates a diagnosis as listed in the current edition of the DSM-IV-TR

• A description of any existing psychosocial or environmental problems

• A description of the current level of social and occupational/educational functioning

Initial Assessment RequirementsThere must be a pertinent history that contains all of the following:

• A chronological psychiatric, medical and substance use history with time frames of prior treatment and the outcomes of that treatment

• A social and family history

• An educational and occupational history

Active Treatment Plan RequirementsThe treatment plan must contain the following elements:

• A description of the primary focus of the treatment

• Clearly defined discharge goals that indicate treatment can be successfully accomplished

• The expected number of sessions it will take to reach the discharge goals, and standards of practice for the client's diagnosis

• Family therapy services are appropriately planned unless there are valid clinical contraindications

When a medication regimen is planned by a psychiatrist, PA, NP, or CNS, it must meet the following:

• Guidelines specific to the medication or medications prescribed

• Accepted standard of practice for the diagnosis for which it is prescribed

• Accepted standard of practice for the age group for which it is prescribed

Discharge Plan RequirementsDischarge planning must reflect the following:


• Identification of the client’s aftercare needs that includes a transition plan



7.11.4 Subsequent Outpatient Psychotherapy/Counseling for an Individual, Group or Family

Client Condition RequirementsAll of the requirements for the first authorized treatment sessions must be met in addition to an assessment of the client’s response to treatment that indicates one of the following:

• The client has not achieved the discharge goal necessary to conclude treatment, but the description of the client’s progress indicates that successful treatment can be concluded within a short period of time.

• The client’s psychiatric condition has not responded to a trial of short-term outpatient therapy and there is potential for serious regression or admission to a more intensive setting without ongoing outpatient management (requiring several months or longer of outpatient therapy).

• The client’s condition is one that includes long standing, pervasive symptoms or patterns of maladaptive behavior.

7.11.4.1 Active Treatment Plan RequirementsThere must be an assessment, which explains the client’s inability to achieve the treatment objectives as expected. This assessment must address the following:

• Factors that interfered or are interfering with the client’s ability to make progress as expected

• The continued appropriateness of the treatment goals

• The continued appropriateness of the type of therapy being utilized

• The need for obtaining consultation

• The current diagnosis and the need for revisions or additional assessments

The ongoing treatment plan must reflect the initial treatment plan requirements, and the following additional information must be included:

• Changes in primary treatment focus or discharge goals have been identified and are consistent with the client’s current condition

• The expected progress toward the discharge goals is described within the extended time frame

• Appropriate adjustments have been made in the medication regimen based on the client’s thera-peutic response

• No contraindications to the use of the prescribed medication(s) are present

7.11.4.2 Discharge Plan RequirementsDischarge planning must reflect the following:


• Identification of the client’s aftercare needs that includes a transition plan

7.11.5 ReimbursementThe following procedure codes may be submitted when billing for inpatient psychotherapy/counseling services: 90816, 90817, 90818, 90819, 90821, 90822, 90823, 90824, 90826, 90827, 90828, 90829, and 90847.

Outpatient psychotherapy/counseling is limited to no more than four hours per client, per day.



When more than one type of session is provided on the same date of service (inpatient/outpatient individual, group, or family psychotherapy/counseling) each session type will be reimbursed individ-ually. Services are reimbursed only for the Medicaid eligible client per session.

When multiples of each type of session is billed, the most inclusive procedure code from each type of session is paid and the others are denied.

A CNS, NP, PA, or psychiatrist may bill an E/M visit if less than 20 minutes of outpatient psycho-therapy/counseling is provided.

Only the CNS, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, NP, or PA actually performing the mental health service may bill Texas Medicaid. The CNS, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, NP, or PA must not bill for services performed by people under their supervision. A psychiatrist may bill for services performed by people under their super-vision. A psychologist may bill for services performed by a LPA under their direct supervision.

The services of a psychiatric nurse or behavioral health worker are not covered by the Texas Medicaid program and cannot be billed under the provider identifier of any other outpatient behavioral health provider.

Interpretation and documentation time, including time to document test results in the client's medical record, is not reimbursed separately. Reimbursement is included in the covered procedure codes. Providers must bill the preponderance of each half hour of group counseling sessions and indicate that number of units on the claim form.

A psychiatric diagnostic interview, pharmacological regimen oversight, pharmacological management, or any E/M service will be denied as part of narcosynthesis (procedure code 90865).

Procedure codes 90804, 90847, 90853, and 90857 will be denied as part of narcosynthesis when billed on the same date of service by the same provider.

Psychotherapy will be denied as part of narcosynthesis when billed for the same date of service by the same provider.

7.11.6 Insight Oriented Behavior Modifying and/or Supportive Outpatient Psychotherapy/Counseling

Psychiatric diagnostic interviews, pharmacological regimen oversight, and pharmacological management will be denied as part of the following outpatient psychotherapy/counseling services when billed on the same date of service by the same provider in addition to the limitations detailed below by procedure code:

• Insight oriented outpatient psychotherapy/counseling without medical E/M services (procedure code 90804, 90806, or 90808):

• Procedure codes 36640, 90801, 90802, 90862, and M0064 will be denied as part of procedure code 90804 (20 to 30 minutes)

• Procedure codes 36640, 90801, 90802, 90804, 90805, 90862, and M0064 will be denied as part of procedure code 90806 (45 to 50 minutes)

• Procedure codes 36640, 90801, 90802, 90804, 90805, 90806, 90807, 90862, and M0064 will be denied as part of procedure code 90808 (75 to 80 minutes)

• Insight oriented outpatient psychotherapy/counseling with medical E/M services (procedure code 90805, 90807, or 90809):

• Procedure codes 36640, 90801, 90802, 90804, 90862, M0064, and any E/M service will be denied as part of procedure code 90805 (20 to 30 minutes)

• Procedure codes 36640, 90801, 90802, 90804, 90805, 90806, 90862, M0064, and any E/M service will be denied as part of procedure code 90807 (45 to 50 minutes)



• Procedure codes 36640, 90801, 90802, 90804, 90805, 90806, 90807, 90808, 90862, M0064, and any E/M service will be denied as part of procedure code 90809 (75 to 80 minutes)

• Interactive outpatient psychotherapy/counseling without medical E/M services (procedure code 90810, 90812, or 90814):

• Procedure codes 36640, 90801, 90802, 90862, and M0064 will be denied as part of procedure code 90810 (20 to 30 minutes)

• Procedure codes 36640, 90801, 90802, 90804, 90805, 90862, and M0064 will be denied as part of procedure code 90812 (45 to 50 minutes)

• Procedure codes 36640, 90801, 90802, 90812, 90862, and M0064 will be denied as part of procedure code 90814 (75 to 80 minutes)

• Interactive outpatient psychotherapy/counseling with medical E/M services (procedure code 90811, 90813, or 90815):

• Procedure codes 36640, 90801, 90802, 90810, 90862, M0064, and any E/M service will be denied as part of procedure code 90811 (20 to 30 minutes)

• Procedure codes 36640, 90801, 90802, 90811, 90812, 90862, M0064, and any E/M service will be denied as part of procedure code 90813 (45 to 50 minutes)

• Procedure codes 36640, 90801, 90802, 90812, 90813, 1-90814, 90862, M0064, and any E/M service will be denied as part of procedure code 90815 (75 to 80 minutes)

7.12 NarcosynthesisNarcosynthesis (procedure code 90865) is a benefit of Texas Medicaid when billed by a physician.

7.13 Noncovered ServicesThe following services are not benefits of Texas Medicaid:

• Adult and individual activities

• Day-care

• Family psychotherapy without client present (procedure code 90846)

• Hypnosis

• Intensive outpatient program services (excluding substance use disorder [SUD] services)

• Marriage counseling

• Multiple family group psychotherapy (procedure code 90849)

• Music/dance therapy

• Psychiatric day treatment program services

• Psychiatric services for chronic disease, such as MR

• Psychoanalysis (procedure code 90845)

• Recreational therapy

• Services provided by a psychiatric nurse, mental health worker or psychiatric assistant (excluding Master’s level LPA), or licensed chemical dependency counselor (LCDC)

• Thermogenic therapy

• CDTF services for caffeine or nicotine withdrawal



7.14 Psychiatric Services for HospitalsInpatient admissions to acute care hospitals for adults and children for psychiatric conditions are a benefit of Texas Medicaid. Admissions must be medically necessary and are subject to the Texas Medicaid's retrospective UR requirements. The UR requirements are applicable regardless of the hospital's designation of a unit as a psychiatric unit versus a medical/surgical unit.

Clients who are 20 years of age and younger may be admitted to a freestanding psychiatric facility or a state psychiatric facility. Clients who are 21 years of age and older may be admitted only to an acute care facility. A certification of need must be completed and placed in the client's medical record within 14 days of the admission or once the client becomes Medicaid-eligible while in the facility.

Inpatient psychiatric treatment is a benefit of Texas Medicaid if all the following apply:

• The client has a psychiatric condition that requires inpatient treatment.

• The inpatient treatment is directed by a psychiatrist.

• The inpatient treatment is provided in a nationally accredited facility or hospital.

• The provider is enrolled in Texas Medicaid.

Inpatient admissions for the single diagnosis of chemical dependency or abuse (such as alcohol, opioids, barbiturates, and amphetamines) without an accompanying medical complication are not benefits of Texas Medicaid. Additionally, admissions for chronic diagnoses such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, or chemical dependency or abuse are not covered benefits for acute care hospitals without an accompanying medical complication or medical condition. The UB-04 CMS-1450 paper claim form must indicate all relevant diagnoses that necessitate the inpatient stay.

Supporting documentation (certification of need) must be documented in the client’s medical record. This documentation must be maintained by each facility for a minimum of five years and be readily available for review when requested by HHSC or its designee.

Additional coverage through the Comprehensive Care Program (CCP) may be allowed for Medicaid-eligible clients who are 20 years of age and younger. Use revenue code 124 to bill for inpatient psychiatric services.

7.14.1 Prior Authorization RequirementsPrior authorization is not required for fee-for-service clients who are admitted to psychiatric units in acute care hospitals. Prior authorization is required for Primary Care Case Management (PCCM) clients who are admitted to acute care hospitals. Urgent or emergent admissions for inpatient PCCM psychi-atric services require retroactive authorization. Out-of-network admissions require notification within the next business day and submission of clinical information to determine appropriateness for transfer to a contracted facility.

For clients who are 20 years of age and younger, initial admission to a state psychiatric facility or freestanding psychiatric facility may be prior authorized through CCIP for a maximum of five days based on Medicaid eligibility and documentation of medical necessity. Court-ordered services are not subject to the five-day admission limitation.

Note: NorthSTAR is a managed care program in the Dallas service area that covers behavioral health services. Psychiatrists who provide behavioral health services to clients in NorthSTAR must be members of the NorthSTAR BHO.

Refer to: Subsection 2.11.3, “Prior Authorization and Documentation Requirements” in the Children's Services Handbook (Vol. 2, Provider Handbooks) for more information about inpatient psychiatric services.

Section 8: Managed Care (Vol. 1, General Information) for more information, or contact the client’s BHO.



Providers rendering services to STAR and STAR+PLUS clients must contact the respective managed care plan.

7.14.2 Documentation RequirementsDocumentation of medical necessity for inpatient psychiatric care must specifically address the following issues:

• Why the ambulatory care resources in the community cannot meet the treatment needs of the client.

• Why inpatient psychiatric treatment under the care of a psychiatrist is required to treat the client’s acute episode.

• How the services can reasonably be expected to improve the client’s condition or prevent further regression of the client's condition in a proximate time period.

7.14.3 Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing ServicesPsychological (procedure code 96101) and neuropsychological (procedure code 96118) testing, when performed in an acute care hospital or in a freestanding or state psychiatric facility, do not require prior authorization; however, these facilities must maintain documentation that supports medical necessity for the testing and the testing results of any psychological or neuropsychological testing that are performed while the client is an inpatient. Psychological and neuropsychological testing services are diagnosis restricted.

7.14.4 Inpatient Hospital Discharge Procedure codes 99238 and 99239 must be submitted when billing for a hospital discharge.

Procedure code 99238 will be denied as part of another service when billed for the same date of service by the same provider as procedure code 99239.

7.14.5 Inpatient Consultations Procedure codes 99251, 99252, 99253, 99254, and 99255 will be denied as part of another service when billed for the same date of service by the same provider as pharmacological management (procedure code 90862).

7.15 Claims Filing and Reimbursement Providers must bill Medicare before billing Medicaid. Medicaid’s responsibility for the coinsurance or deductible is determined in accordance with Medicaid benefits and limitations. Providers must check the client’s Medicare card for Part B coverage before billing Texas Medicaid. When Medicare is primary, it is inappropriate to bill Medicaid without first billing Medicare. Texas Medicaid is responsible for the coinsurance and deductible of Medicare allowed services on a crossover basis only.

Claims for behavioral health services must be submitted to TMHP in an approved electronic format or on the CMS-1500 or UB-04 CMS-1450 claim form. Providers may purchase CMS-1500 and UB-04 CMS-1450 claim forms from the vendor of their choice. TMHP does not supply the forms. When completing a CMS-1500 or UB-04 CMS-1450 claim form, all required information must be included on the claim, as TMHP does not key any information from claim attachments. Superbills, or itemized state-ments, are not accepted as claim supplements.

The Medicaid rates for psychologists are calculated in accordance with 1 TAC §355.8081 and §355.8085. Providers can refer to the OFL or the applicable fee schedule on the TMHP website at www.tmhp.com. An FQHC is reimbursed for psychological services according to its specific Prospective Payment System (PPS) rate per visit calculated in accordance with 1 TAC §355.8261.

A freestanding psychiatric hospital or facility is reimbursed for psychological services in accordance with 1 TAC §355.8060.





Section 5, “Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)” in the Outpatient Services Handbook (Vol. 2, Provider Handbooks) for more information.

Subsection 4.9.2, “Medicare Part B Crossovers” in Section 4, “Client Eligibility” (Vol. 1, General Information)



Subsection 2.11, “Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital/Facility (Freestanding) (CCP)” in the Children’s Services Handbook (Vol. 2, Provider Handbooks).


Subsection 2.6.2, “Part B” in Section 2, “Texas Medicaid Reimbursement” (Vol. 1, General Information).

8. SCREENING, BRIEF INTERVENTION, AND REFERRAL TO TREATMENT (SBIRT)

SBIRT is a comprehensive, public health approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment services for clients who have substance use disorders and those who are at risk of developing such disorders. Substance abuse includes, but is not limited to, the abuse of alcohol and the abuse of, improper use of, or dependency on illegal or legal drugs. SBIRT is used for intervention directed to individual clients and not for group intervention.

SBIRT is targeted to clients who are 14 years through 20 years of age and who present to the hospital emergency department for a traumatic injury, condition, or accident related to substance abuse. SBIRT may also be medically necessary for clients who are 10 years through 13 years of age.

The first SBIRT session, including screening and brief intervention, must be billed by the hospital using an appropriate revenue code and procedure code H0050. Brief treatment is performed during the second, third, and fourth sessions, outside of the hospital. The second, third, and fourth sessions cannot be billed if clients were not referred from the hospital.

Additional services, outside the four sessions, will not be provided as SBIRT.

Refer to: Section 9, “Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services (Abuse and Dependence)” in this handbook for additional information on SUD treatment.

8.1 Screening Screening to identify clients who have problems related to substance use must be performed during the first session in the hospital emergency department or inpatient setting, but will not be separately reimbursed. Screening may be completed through interview and self-report, blood alcohol content, toxicology screen, or by using a standardized tool. Standardized tools that may be used include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST)



• Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

• Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)

• Cut-down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener (CAGE) questionnaire

• Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Family or Friends, Trouble (CRAFFT) questionnaire

• Binge drinking questionnaire

8.2 Brief Intervention Brief intervention is performed during the first session in the ED or inpatient hospital setting following a positive screen or a finding of at least a moderate risk for substance or alcohol abuse. Brief intervention is directed to the client and involves motivational discussion that is focused on raising the client’s awareness of his or her substance use and its consequences. The session is also focused on motivating the client toward behavioral change.

Successful brief intervention encompasses support of the client’s empowerment to make behavioral changes. A client who is found to have a moderate risk for substance or alcohol abuse should be referred for brief treatment of up to three sessions. Upon determination that the client has a severe risk for substance or alcohol abuse, the client should also be referred for more extensive treatment to the appro-priate chemical dependency treatment center or outpatient behavioral health provider. If the client is currently under the care of a behavioral health provider, the client must be referred back to that provider.

SBIRT documentation for the first session must include:

• The client has an alcohol or drug-related traumatic injury or condition.

• Positive screening by a standardized screening tool.

• Laboratory results such as blood alcohol content, toxicology screen, or other measures showing at least a moderate risk for alcohol or substance abuse.

• The name, address, and telephone number of the provider to which the client is referred, if a referral is made.

The provider who performed the screening must document that a follow-up appointment was made for a subsequent session.

8.3 Brief TreatmentA client found to have a moderate-to-high risk for substance abuse should be referred for brief treatment. Brief treatment is performed during the second, third, and fourth sessions, outside of the hospital emergency department or inpatient setting.

Brief treatment, although it includes a motivational discussion and client empowerment, is a more comprehensive intervention than the first session. Brief treatment includes assessment, education, problem solving, coping mechanisms, building a supportive social environment, goal setting, and a plan of action.

Procedure code H0050 will be eligible for reimbursement to the following provider types for the second, third, and fourth sessions:

• NP

• CNS

• PA

• LPC

• Social worker enrolled in CCP



• Physician and physician group

• Psychologist and psychologist group

• LCSW

8.4 Referral to TreatmentIf the provider determines that the client is in need of more extensive treatment or has a severe risk for substance abuse, the client must be referred to an appropriate chemical dependency treatment center or outpatient behavioral health provider.

Referral to more extensive treatment is a proactive process that facilitates access to care for clients who require a more extensive level of service than SBIRT provides. Referral is an essential component of the SBIRT intervention because referral ensures that all clients who are screened have access to the appro-priate level of care.

Referral to more extensive treatment must be integrated during the second, third, and fourth SBIRT sessions, if necessary, unless the client's condition changes. Referral to more extensive treatment may also occur during the first session.

Providers must refer the client to more extensive treatment as soon as the need is determined.

8.5 Reimbursement and LimitationsSBIRT is limited to clients who are 10 years through 20 years of age.

SBIRT is limited to a maximum of three dates of service following the first session, per calendar year, by any provider. If a client requires more than three dates of services per year, the client must be referred for chemical dependency treatment.

Procedure code H0050 must be submitted in 15-minute increments, with a maximum of 3 units (45 minutes) per date of service by any provider. The reimbursement rate for procedure code H0050 is $26.93 per 15 minutes.

Procedure code H0050 will be denied if it is billed for the same date of service, by the same provider, as any of the following procedure codes:

8.6 Documentation Requirements Client record documentation must support medical necessity for the services provided and must be maintained and made readily available for review when requested by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) or its designee. SBIRT documentation must include the following:

• An indication that the client has an alcohol or drug-related traumatic injury or condition

• Positive screening by a standardized substance abuse screening tool

• Laboratory results, such as blood alcohol content, toxicology screen, or other measures, that show at least a moderate risk for substance abuse

• If a referral is made, the name, address, and telephone number of the provider to whom the client was referred

Procedure Codes90801 90802 90804 90805 90806 90807 90808 90809 90810 9081190812 90813 90814 90815 90847 90853 90857 90862 90865 9087096101 96118 H0004 H0005 M0064



• A written, client-centered plan for the delivery of medically necessary SBIRT. The plan must be completed at the time the client is admitted to the second session (referral). The plan must include the following:

• Real-life goals expected

• Strategies to achieve the goals

• Support system such as family members, a legal guardian, friends, or anyone the client identifies as important to them, who can help the client achieve their goals

• A mechanism for following up with the client to ensure that the client keeps appointments for additional sessions

The provider who performed the screening must document that a follow-up appointment was made for a subsequent session.

If inappropriate payments are identified on retrospective review for any provider, the payments will be recouped.

8.7 Claims Filing and ReimbursementSBIRT services must be submitted to TMHP in an approved electronic format or on the CMS-1500 claim form. Providers may purchase CMS-1500 claim forms from the vendor of their choice. TMHP does not supply the forms. When completing a CMS-1500 claim form, all required information must be included on the claim, as TMHP does not key any information from claim attachments. Superbills, or itemized statements, are not accepted as claim supplements.




Texas Medicaid rates for Hospitals are calculated according to 1 TAC §355.8061.

According to 1 TAC §355.8091, the Medicaid rate for LCSWs, LMFTs, and LPCs is 70 percent of the rate paid to a psychiatrist or psychologist for a similar service per 1 TAC §355.8085. Providers can refer to the OFL or the applicable fee schedule on the TMHP website at www.tmhp.com.

The Medicaid rates for psychologists are calculated in accordance with 1 TAC §355.8081 and §355.8085. Providers can refer to the OFL or the applicable fee schedule on the TMHP website at www.tmhp.com.

Texas Medicaid rates for physicians and certain other practitioners are calculated in accordance with TAC §355.8085.Providers can refer to the OFL or the applicable fee schedule on the TMHP website at www.tmhp.com.

Texas Medicaid rates for Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists are calculated in accordance with TAC §355.8281. Providers can refer to the OFL or the applicable fee schedule on the TMHP website at www.tmhp.com.

According to 1 TAC §355.8093, the Medicaid rate for PAs is 92 percent of the rate paid to a physician (MD or DO) for the same professional service and 100 percent of the rate paid to physicians for laboratory services, X-ray services, and injections. Services performed by a PA and billed under a physician's or RHC's provider identifier are reimbursed according to the Texas Medicaid Reimbursement Methodology (TMRM) for physician services. Providers can refer to the OFL or the applicable fee schedule on the TMHP website at www.tmhp.com.








9. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) SERVICES (ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE)

9.1 OverviewTreatment for SUD is a benefit of Texas Medicaid. SUD treatment services are age appropriate medical and psychotherapeutic services designed to treat a client’s substance use disorder and restore function. Services and provider requirements associated with this benefit are found in Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) regulations (28 TAC, part 1 subchapter 3 subcategory HH) and TAC §448.902. Medical necessity for substance abuse services will be determined based on the TDI regulations and nationally recognized standards such as those from the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) or the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT).

The following SUD services are a benefit of Texas Medicaid:

• Assessment by a CDTF for admission into a SUD treatment program.

• Detoxification services that are provided in an acute care hospital, residential, or ambulatory CDTF setting.

Note: Crisis stabilization is not a component of detoxification. Crisis stabilization for a mental health condition may be provided as needed when the service is medically necessary and the clinical criteria for psychiatric care are met.

• Residential SUD treatment services.

• Ambulatory SUD treatment services provided by a CDTF.

• Medicaid assisted therapy (MAT) in an outpatient setting.

SUD services provided by a CDTF are limited to those provided by facilities that are licensed and regulated by DSHS to provide SUD services within the scope of that facility’s DSHS license.

9.2 Enrollment9.2.1 CDTFsOnly CDTFs licensed by DSHS are eligible to enroll and participate in Texas Medicaid. Each facility must submit a copy of its DSHS license with the enrollment packet. Facilities that are maintained or operated by the federal government or directly operated by the state of Texas are exempt from the licensing requirements.

Refer to: Subsection 1.1, “Provider Enrollment” in section 1, “Provider Enrollment and Responsibil-ities” (Vol. 1, General Information) for information on the provider enrollment process.

9.3 AssessmentClients must be assessed by a Medicaid-enrolled CDTF for treatment services to begin. Clients who are in fee-for-service Medicaid and PCCM can obtain their assessment from any Medicaid-enrolled CDTF. Clients who are in the STAR or STAR+PLUS managed care programs must go to a CDTF that is in their health plan’s network for their assessment.

CDTF assessment must be performed by a qualified credentialed counselor (QCC) (as defined by the DSHS licensure standard) to determine the severity of a client’s SUD and identify their treatment needs. Assessments are limited to once per episode of care. An assessment must be billed with procedure code H0001 and modifier HF.

Documentation of the QCC assessment must be maintained in the client's medical record.



9.4 Detoxification ServicesDetoxification services are a set of interventions aimed at managing acute physiological substance dependence. According to TAC § 448.902 detoxification services include, but are not limited to, the following components:

• Evaluation

• Monitoring

• Medication

• Daily interactions

All clients who are admitted to a detoxification program must meet the current DSM criteria for physi-ological substance dependence and must meet the admission requirements based on a nationally-recognized standard.

9.4.1 Ambulatory (Outpatient) Detoxification ServicesAmbulatory (outpatient) detoxification is appropriate when the client’s medical needs do not require close monitoring.

Ambulatory (outpatient) detoxification is not a stand-alone service and must be provided in conjunction with ambulatory (outpatient) substance abuse treatment services.

Ambulatory (outpatient) detoxification services must be billed with procedure codes H0016, H0050, or S9445 and modifier HF.

9.4.2 Residential Detoxification ServicesResidential detoxification is appropriate when the client’s medical needs do not warrant an acute inpatient hospital admission, but the severity of the anticipated withdrawal requires close monitoring.

Residential detoxification services must be billed with procedure codes H0031, H0032, H0047, H2017, or S9445 and modifier HF.

Medically-supervised hospital inpatient detoxification is appropriate when one of the following criteria is met:

• The client has complex medical needs or complicated comorbid conditions that necessitate hospi-talization for stabilization

• The services that are provided to a client are incidental to other medical services that are provided as a component of an acute care hospital stay.

9.5 Treatment ServicesTreatment may be provided by a CDTF in a residential facility or as an ambulatory (outpatient) service.

Note: MAT is considered part of treatment services provided in a residential facility and is not separately reimbursed. MAT may be separately reimbursed in the ambulatory (outpatient) setting and may be provided during the treatment period in conjunction with other ambulatory (outpatient) treatment services.

9.5.1 Residential Treatment ServicesResidential treatment services include counseling and psycho-education and must be billed with procedure codes H0047 and H2035 and modifier HF.

9.5.2 Ambulatory (Outpatient) Treatment ServicesAmbulatory (outpatient) treatment services must be billed with procedure codes H0004 or H0005.



Procedure code H0004 billed with modifier HF identifies individual counseling services that are provided in 15-minute increments.

Procedure code H0005 billed with modifier HF identifies group counseling services that are provided in one-hour increments.

Procedure codes H0004 and H0005 are limited to the following diagnosis codes:

9.6 Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT)MAT is a benefit of Texas Medicaid when using a drug or biological recognized in the treatment of SUD and provided as a component of a comprehensive treatment program according to TAC § 448.902. MAT is considered part of treatment services that are provided in a residential facility and is not separately reimbursed. MAT may be separately reimbursed in the ambulatory (outpatient) setting and may be provided during the treatment period in conjunction with other ambulatory (outpatient) treatment services. MAT is also a benefit as a conjunctive treatment regimen for clients who are addicted to substances that can be abused who meet the current DSM criteria for a SUD.

Documentation requirements supporting the medical necessity for MAT must be maintained in the client’s medical record according to the requirements in Federal Regulation 42 CFR 8. MAT must be performed by a physician; however, the physician may delegate this responsibility to other licensed

Diagnosis Codes Description29181 Alcohol withdrawal2919 Unspecified alcohol-induced mental disorders2920 Drug withdrawal29289 Other specified drug-induced mental disorder2929 Unspecified drug-induced mental disorder30300 Acute alcoholic intoxication, unspecified drunkenness30390 Other and unspecified alcohol dependence, unspecified drunkenness30400 Opioid type dependence, unspecified abuse30410 Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic dependence, unspecified30420 Cocaine dependence, unspecified abuse30430 Cannabis dependence, unspecified abuse30440 Amphetamine and other psychostimulant dependence, unspecified abuse30450 Hallucinogen dependence, unspecified abuse30460 Other specified drug dependence, unspecified abuse30480 Combinations of drug dependence excluding opioid type drug, unspecified

abuse30500 Nondependent alcohol abuse, unspecified drunkenness30520 Nondependent cannabis abuse, unspecified30530 Nondependent hallucinogen abuse, unspecified30550 Nondependent opioid abuse, unspecified30560 Nondependent cocaine abuse, unspecified30570 Nondependent amphetamine or related acting sympathomimetic abuse,

unspecified30590 Other, mixed, or unspecified nondependent drug abuse, unspecified



personnel under his supervision. Documentation must include the name and title of the physician performing or delegating other MAT services. The client’s medical records are subject to retrospective review.

Clients who are 18 years of age and younger may not be admitted to a narcotic maintenance program unless a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult designated by the relevant state authority consents in writing to such treatment. To be eligible for narcotic maintenance treatment, clients who are 18 years of age and younger must have had two documented attempts at short-term detoxification or drug-free treatment. A waiting period of no less than seven days is required between the first and the second short-term detoxification treatment.

Every exception to the general age requirement must be clinically justified and documented in writing by a QCC. The facility must maintain the supporting documentation, including the QCC admission approval in the client’s medical record.

MAT for the treatment of opioid addiction must comply with the requirements in Federal Regulation 42 CFR 8.

MAT services must be billed with procedure codes H0020 (methadone administration/service) and H2010 (non-methadone administration/service).

Procedure code H2010 must be billed with one of the following modifiers for MAT:

• HG- Opioid addiction treatment program (use for opioid addiction when using drugs other than methadone).

• HF- Substance abuse program (use for the treatment of non-opioid addiction).

9.7 Prior AuthorizationThe following services do not require prior authorization:

• Assessment

• Ambulatory (outpatient) treatment services

• MAT

• Inpatient hospital detoxification for fee-for-service clients

The following services require prior authorization:

• Ambulatory (outpatient) detoxification services

• Ambulatory (outpatient) treatment for clients who are 20 years of age and younger and who exceed the benefit limitation of 135 hours of group service and 26 hours of individual services per calendar year

• Inpatient hospital detoxification for PCCM clients

• Residential detoxification services

• Residential treatment services

Providers must submit the appropriate prior authorization request form for the initial or continuation of ambulatory (outpatient) or residential detoxification treatment and residential treatment services.

Providers must submit one of the following forms to obtain prior authorization:

• Ambulatory (Outpatient) Detoxification Authorization Request Form

• Ambulatory (Outpatient) Substance Abuse Counseling Extension Request Form

• Residential Detoxification Authorization Request Form



• Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Authorization Request Form

Prior authorization for ambulatory or residential detoxification or treatment services will not be issued for clients who are 13 years of age and younger unless the request is accompanied by a waiver from DSHS Regulatory and Licensing Division.

Prior authorization will be considered for the least restrictive environment appropriate to the client’s medical need as determined in the client’s plan of care (POC), based on national standards.

Prior authorization requests for clients who are 20 years of age and younger for services beyond the limitations outlined in this section, may be considered with documentation from a physician (who does not need to be affiliated with the CDTF) supporting the medical necessity for continuation of the treatment.

9.7.1 Prior Authorization for Fee-for-Service Clients Prior authorization requests for fee-for-service clients may be submitted to the TMHP Prior Authori-zation Unit by fax at 1-512-514-4211 or by mail to:

Texas Medicaid & Healthcare PartnershipTMHP Prior Authorization Department12357-B Riata Trace Parkway, Suite 150

Austin, TX 78727

Providers may contact the TMHP Prior Authorization Unit by telephone at 1-800-213-8877, Option 2, to obtain information about substance use disorder benefits, the prior authorization process, or the status of a prior authorization request. Prior authorization for substance use disorder services cannot be obtained through this line.

Requests for a continuation of services must be received on or before the last day that was authorized or denied. The TMHP Prior Authorization Unit will notify the provider by fax. If the date of the prior authorization unit determination letter is on or after the last date authorized or denied, the request for continuation is due by 5 p.m. of the next business day.

Requests for a continuation of services will be denied if they are not received on or before the last day of the current authorization period. Online prior authorization requests for substance use disorder services are not currently available.

9.7.2 Prior Authorization for PCCM ClientsPrior authorization, except for PCCM urgent or emergent inpatient services, may be considered when requested and approved within three business days of admission. Prior authorization for PCCM urgent or emergent inpatient detoxification services must be obtained before the claim is submitted. Scheduled PCCM inpatient admissions for detoxification require authorization before admission.

Services for PCCM clients who require inpatient hospital detoxification may be authorized if:

• The client has complicated co-morbid conditions that necessitate hospitalization for stabilization.

• There is limited availability of detoxification services in the client's service area.

• The client can be effectively treated with appropriate substance abuse services following detoxification.

Prior authorization requests for PCCM clients may be submitted to the PCCM Outpatient Prior Autho-rization Department online at www.tmhp.com, by telephone at 1-888-302-6167, or by fax at 1-512-302-5039.

http://www.tmhp.com



9.7.3 Prior Authorization for STAR and STAR+PLUS ClientsPrior authorization and extensions for Medicaid managed care clients in STAR or STAR+PLUS are handled by the client’s health plan. Contact the client’s health plan for more information. Prior autho-rization is not required for substance use disorder services for dual eligible clients enrolled as STAR PLUS MQMBs.

9.7.4 Prior Authorization for Ambulatory (Outpatient) Detoxification Services Ambulatory (outpatient) detoxification services may be prior authorized for up to 21 days. The level of service and number of days that are prior authorized will be based on the substance(s) of abuse, level of intoxication and withdrawal potential, and the client's medical needs.

9.7.4.1 Admission Criteria for Ambulatory (Outpatient) Detoxification Services To be considered eligible for treatment for ambulatory detoxification services, the client must meet the following conditions:

Chemical Substance Withdrawal

• The client is expected to have a stable withdrawal from alcohol or drugs.

• The diagnosis must meet the criteria for the definition of substance (chemical) dependence, as detailed in the most current revision of the ICD-9-CM, or the most current revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Professional Practitioners, accompanied by evidence that some of the symptoms have persisted for at least one month or have occurred repeatedly over a longer period of time.

Medical Functioning The client must meet all of the following criteria with regards to medical functioning:

• No history of recent seizures or past history of seizures during withdrawal.

• No clinical evidence of altered mental state as manifested by disorientation to self, alcoholic hallu-cinations, toxic psychosis, or altered level of consciousness (clinically significant obtundation, stupor, or coma).

• The symptoms are due to withdrawal and not due to a general medical condition. Absence of any presumed new asymmetric or focal findings (i.e., limb weakness, clonus, spasticity, unequal pupils, facial asymmetry, eye ocular movement paresis, papilledema, or localized cerebellar dysfunction, as reflected in asymmetrical limb coordination).

• Stable vital signs as interpreted by a physician. The client must also be without a previous history of complications from acute chemical substance withdrawal and judged to be free of a health risk as determined by a physician.

• No evidence of a coexisting serious injury or systemic illness either newly discovered or progressive in nature.

• Absence of serious disulfiram-alcohol (Antabuse) reaction with hypothermia, chest pains, arrhythmia, or hypotension.

• Clinical condition that allows for a comprehensive and satisfactory assessment.

Family, Social, or Academic Dysfunction The client must meet at least one of the following criteria with regards to family, social, or academic dysfunction:

• The client's social system and significant other(s) are supportive of recovery to the extent that the client can adhere to a treatment plan and treatment service schedules without substantial risk of reactivating the client’s addiction.



• The client’s family or significant other(s) are willing to participate in the ambulatory (outpatient) detoxification treatment program.

• The client may or may not have a primary or social support system to assist with immediate recovery, but the client has the social skills to obtain such a support system or to become involved in a self-help fellowship.

• The client does not live in an environment where licit or illicit mood altering substances are being used. A client living in an environment where licit or illicit mood altering substances are being used may not be a candidate for this level of care.

Emotional and Behavioral Status The client must meet all of the following criteria with regards to emotional and behavioral status:

• Client is coherent, rational, and oriented for treatment.

• The mental state of the client does not preclude the client’s ability to comprehend and understand the materials presented, and the client is able to participate in the ambulatory (outpatient) detoxifi-cation treatment process.

• Documentation exists in the medical record that the client expresses an interest to work toward ambulatory (outpatient) detoxification treatment goals.

• Client has no neuropsychiatric condition that places the client at imminent risk of harming self or others (e.g. pathological intoxication or alcohol idiosyncratic intoxication).

• Client has no neurological, psychological, or uncontrolled behavior that places the client at imminent risk of harming self or others (depression, anguish, mood fluctuations, overreactions to stress, lower stress tolerance, impaired ability to concentrate, limited attention span, high level of distractibility, negative emotions, or anxiety).

• Client has no documented DSM-IV Axis I condition or disorder that, in combination with alcohol or drug use, compounds a pre-existing or concurrent emotional or behavioral disorder and presents a major risk to the client.

• The client has no mental confusion or fluctuating orientation.

Chemical Substance Use The client must meet the criteria in at least one of the following conditions with regards to recent chemical substance use:

• The client’s chemical substance use is excessive, and the client has attempted to reduce or control it but has been unable to do so (as long as chemical substances are available).

• The client is motivated to stop using alcohol or drugs and is in need of a supportive, structured treatment program to facilitate withdrawal from chemical substances.

9.7.4.2 Continued Stay Criteria for Ambulatory (Outpatient) Detoxification Services A client is considered eligible for continued stay in the ambulatory (outpatient) detoxification treatment service when the client meets at least one of the conditions for either chemical substance withdrawal or psychiatric or medical complications.

Chemical Substance Withdrawal The client must meet at least one of the following conditions with regards to chemical substance withdrawal complications:

• The client, while physically abstinent from chemical substance use, is exhibiting incomplete stable withdrawal from alcohol or drugs, as evidenced by psychological and physical cravings.

• The client, while physically abstinent from chemical substance use, is exhibiting incomplete stable withdrawal from alcohol or drugs, as evidenced by significant drug levels.



Psychiatric or Medical Complications The client must meet the following condition:

• Documentation in the medical record indicates an intervening medical or psychiatric event that was serious enough to interrupt ambulatory (outpatient) detoxification treatment, but also that the client is again progressing in treatment.

9.7.5 Prior Authorization for Residential Detoxification Services Detoxification services may be prior authorized for up to 21 days. The level of service and number of prior authorized days will be based on the substance(s) of abuse, level of intoxication and withdrawal potential, and the client’s medical needs.

Requests for detoxification services for clients who are 20 years of age and younger and who need more than 21 days of residential detoxification require Medical Director review with documentation of medical necessity from a physician who is familiar with the client.

9.7.5.1 Admission Criteria for Residential Detoxification Services Clients are eligible for admission to a residential detoxification service when they have failed two previous individual treatment episodes of ambulatory (outpatient) detoxifications or when they have a diagnosis that meets the criteria for the definition of chemical dependence, as detailed in either the most current revision of the ICD-9-CM, or the most current revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Professional Practitioners.

In addition, the client must meet at least one of the following criteria for chemical substance withdrawal, major medical complication, or major psychiatric illness for admission to residential treatment for detoxification:

Chemical Substance Withdrawal

• Impaired neurological functions as evidenced by:

• Extreme depression (e.g., suicidal).

• Altered mental state with or without delirium as manifested by disorientation to self; alcoholic hallucinosis, toxic psychosis, altered level of consciousness, as manifested by clinically signif-icant obtundation, stupor, or coma.

• History of recent seizures or past history of seizures on withdrawal.

• The presence of any presumed new asymmetric and/or focal findings (i.e., limb weakness, clonus, spasticity, unequal pupils, facial asymmetry, eye ocular movement paresis, papilledema, or localized cerebellar dysfunction, as reflected in asymmetrical limb incoordination).

• Unstable vital signs combined with a history of past acute withdrawal syndromes that are inter-preted by a physician to be indication of acute alcohol or drug withdrawal.

• Evidence of coexisting serious injury or systemic illness, newly discovered or progressive.

• Clinical condition (e.g., agitation, intoxication, or confusion) that prevents satisfactory assessment of the above conditions and indicates placement in residential detoxification service may be justified.

• Neuropsychiatric changes of such severity and nature that they put the client at imminent risk of harming self or others (e.g., pathological intoxication or alcohol idiosyncratic intoxication, etc.).

• Serious disulfiram-alcohol (Antabuse) reaction with hypothermia, chest pains, arrhythmia, or hypotension.



Major Medical Complications The client must meet the following condition with regards to major medical complications:

• The individual must present a documented condition or disorder that, in combination with alcohol or drug use, presents a determined health risk (e.g., gastrointestinal bleeding, gastritis, severe anemia, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, hepatitis, malnutrition, cardiac disease, hypertension, etc.).

Major Psychiatric Illness The client must meet at least one of the following conditions with regards to major psychiatric illness:

• Documented DSM III-R AXIS I condition or disorder that, in combination with alcohol or drug use, compounds a pre-existing or concurrent emotional or behavioral disorder and presents a major risk to the individual.

• Severe neurological and psychological symptoms: (e.g., anguish, mood fluctuations, overreactions to stress, lowered stress tolerance, impaired ability to concentrate, limited attention span, high level of distractibility, extreme negative emotions, or extreme anxiety).

• Danger to others or homicidal.

• Uncontrolled behavior that endangers self or others, or documented neuropsychiatric changes of a severity and nature that place the individual at imminent risk of harming self or others.

• Mental confusion or fluctuating orientation.

9.7.5.2 Continued Stay Criteria for Residential Detoxification Services Eligibility for continued stay for residential detoxification services is based on the client meeting at least one of the criteria for chemical substance withdrawal, major medical complications, or major psychiatric complications.

Chemical Substance Withdrawal The client must exhibit one of the following conditions with regards to chemical substance withdrawal complications:

• Incomplete medically stable withdrawal from alcohol or drugs, as evidenced by documentation of at least one of the following conditions:

• Unstable vital signs

• Continued disorientation

• Abnormal laboratory findings related to chemical dependency

• Continued cognitive deficit related to withdrawal so that the client is unable to recognize alcohol or drug use as a problem

• Laboratory finding that, in the judgment of a physician, indicates that a drug has not sufficiently cleared the client's system

Major Medical Complications The client must meet the following condition with regards to major medical complications:

• Documentation in the medical record must indicate that a medical condition or disorder (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes mellitus) continues to present a health risk and is actively being treated.

Major Psychiatric Complications The client must meet at least one of the following with regards to major psychiatric complications:

• Documentation in the medical record that a DSM III-R AXIS I psychiatric condition or disorder that, in combination with alcohol or drug use, continues to present a major health risk, is actively being treated.



• Documentation in the medical record that severe neurological or psychological symptoms have not been satisfactorily reduced but are actively being treated.

9.7.6 Prior Authorization for Residential Treatment ServicesResidential treatment may be prior authorized for up to 35 days per episode of care, with a maximum of two episodes of care per rolling six-month period, and four episodes of care per rolling year.

9.7.6.1 Admission Criteria for Residential Treatment ServicesThe diagnosis must meet the criteria for the definition of chemical dependence, as detailed in the most current revision of the ICD-9-CM, or the most current revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Professional Practitioners, accompanied by evidence that some of the symptoms have persisted for at least one month or have occurred repeatedly over a longer period of time.

Clients must meet the following conditions in order to receive treatment in a residential treatment service program:

Medical Functioning The following must be present with regards to medical functioning:

• Documented medical assessment following admission (except in instances where the client is being referred from an inpatient service) indicates that the client is medically stable and not in acute withdrawal.

• The client is not bed-confined and has no medical complications that would hamper participation in the residential service.

Family, Social, or Academic Dysfunction and Logistic Impairments At least one of the following must be present with regards to family, social, or academic dysfunction and logistic impairments:

• The client manifests severe social isolation or withdrawal from social contacts.

• The client lives in an environment (social and interpersonal network) in which treatment is unlikely to succeed (e.g., a chaotic family dominated by interpersonal conflict, which undermines client's efforts to change).

• Client’s family or significant other(s) are opposed to the client’s treatment efforts and are not willing to participate in the treatment process.

• Family members or significant other(s) living with the client manifest current chemical dependence disorders and are likely to undermine treatment.

• Logistic impairments (e.g., distance from treatment facility or mobility limitations) preclude partic-ipation in a partial hospitalization or ambulatory (outpatient) treatment service.

Emotional and Behavioral Status The client must meet all three of the following criteria with regards to emotional and behavioral status:

• Client is coherent, rational, and oriented for treatment.

• Mental state of the client does not preclude the client’s ability to comprehend and understand the materials presented and participate in rehabilitation or treatment process.

• The medical record contains documentation that with continued treatment the client will be able to improve or internalize the client’s motivation toward recovery within the recommended length of stay time frames (e.g., becoming less defensive, verbalizing, and working on alcohol or drug related issues). Interventions, treatment goals, or contracts are in place to help the client deal with or confront the blocks to treatment (e.g., family intervention or employee counseling confrontation).



Chemical Substance Use The client must meet at least one of the following criteria with regards to chemical substance use:

• The client’s chemical substance use is excessive, and the client has attempted to reduce or control it but has been unable to do so (as long as chemical substances are available).

• Virtually all of the client’s daily activities revolve around obtaining, using, or recuperating from the effects of chemical substances, and the client requires a secured environment to control the client's access to chemical substances.

9.7.6.2 Residential Treatment Services for AdolescentsClients who are 13 through 17 years of age must meet all above conditions and the following conditions in order to receive treatment in an adolescent residential treatment service program.

• At the maturation level, the adolescent client must meet both of the following criteria:

• The client is assessed as manifesting physical maturation at least in middle adolescent range (i.e., post-pubescent; not growth-retarded).

• The history of the adolescent reflects cognitive development of at least 11 years of age.

• The adolescent client must display at least one of the following with regards to developmental status:

• Documented history of inability to function within the expected age norms despite normal cognitive and physical maturation (e.g., refusal to interact with family members, overt prosti-tution, felony, or other criminal charges).

• A recent history of moderate to severe conduct disorder, as defined in the Diagnostic and Statis-tical Manual for Professional Practitioners, or impulsive disregard for social norms and rights of others.

• Documented difficulty in meeting developmental expectations in a major area of functioning (e.g., social, academic, or psychosexual) to an extent that interferes with the capacity to remain behaviorally stable.

9.7.6.3 Continued Stay Criteria for Residential Treatment ServicesAt least one of the following conditions must be present for continued stay in a residential treatment program:

Chemical Dependency Rehabilitation or Treatment Complications

• The client recognizes or identifies with the severity of the alcohol or drug problem but demonstrates minimal insight into the client’s defeating the use of alcohol or drugs. However, documentation in the medical record indicates that the client is progressing in treatment.

• The client identifies with the severity of the alcohol or drug problem and manifests insight into the client’s personal relationship with mood-altering chemicals, yet does not demonstrate behaviors that indicate the development of problem-solving skills that are necessary to cope with the problem.

• The client would predictably relapse if moved to a lesser level of care.

Psychiatric or Medical Complications:

• Documentation in the medical record indicates an intervening medical or psychiatric event that was serious enough to interrupt rehabilitation or treatment, but the client is again progressing in treatment.

• Documentation in the medical record indicates that the client is being held pending an immediate transfer to a psychiatric, acute medical service, or inpatient detoxification alcohol or drug service.



9.7.7 Prior Authorization for Ambulatory (Outpatient) Treatment Services for Clients Who Are 20 Years of Age and Younger

Prior authorization for ambulatory (outpatient) treatment services beyond the annual limitation of 135 hours of group services and 26 hours of individual services per calendar year, may be considered for clients who are 20 years of age and younger with documentation from a physician (who does not need to be affiliated with the CDTF) of the supporting medical necessity for continued treatment services.

Requests must be submitted before providing the extended services. The documentation must include the following information:

• The client is meeting treatment goals.

• The client demonstrates insight and understanding into relationship with mood altering chemicals, but continues to present with issues addressing the life functions of work, social, or primary relationships without the use of mood-altering chemicals.

• One of the following:

• Although physically abstinent from chemical substance use, the client remains mentally preoc-cupied with such use to the extent that the client is unable adequately to address primary relationships or social or work tasks. Nevertheless, there are indications that, with continued treatment, the client will effectively address these issues.

• Although other psychiatric or medical complications exist that affect the client’s treatment, documentation exists that the client continues to show treatment progress and that there is evidence to support the benefits of continued treatment.

9.8 Documentation RequirementsAll services require documentation to support the medical necessity of the service rendered, including SUD services.

SUD services are subject to retrospective review and recoupment if documentation does not support the service billed.

9.9 Reimbursement and Limitations9.9.1 Detoxification ServicesInpatient detoxification is reimbursed by the reimbursement methodology specific to the inpatient hospital. Separate reimbursement may be provided for physician services performed during an inpatient stay.

Residential detoxification (procedure codes H0031, H0032, H2017, and S9445) are limited to once per day.

Residential detoxification (procedure codes H0031, H0032, H0047, or S9445) will be denied if billed without procedure code H2017.

Room and board for residential detoxification (procedure code H0047) is limited to once per date of service. Procedure code H0047 is reimbursed for clients who are 21 years of age and older as an access-based fee, and as an informational detail for clients who are 20 years of age and younger.

Ambulatory (outpatient) detoxification (procedure codes H0016, H0050, and S9445) are limited to once per day and may be reimbursed on the same date of service as ambulatory (outpatient) SUD treatment by the same or different provider when medically necessary and identified in the client's treatment plan.

Ambulatory (outpatient) detoxification (procedure codes H0050 and S9445) will be denied if billed without procedure code H0016.



Separate reimbursement may be provided for physician services, excluding MAT, during a residential stay.

9.9.2 Treatment ServicesAmbulatory (outpatient) treatment (procedure codes H0004 and H0005) is reimbursed at a time-based rate.

Ambulatory (outpatient) treatment services are limited to 135 hours of group counseling and 26 hours of individual counseling per calendar year when provided by a CDTF.

Residential treatment services (procedure code H2035) are limited to one per day and are allowed up to a maximum of 35 days.

Ambulatory (outpatient) treatment (procedure codes H0004 and H0005) will be denied if billed on the same date of service as residential detoxification (procedure codes H0031, H0032, H0047, and H2017) or residential treatment (procedure code H2035).

Procedure code H0047 will be denied if billed without procedure code H2035.

9.9.3 MAT ServicesClaims billed for MAT must include the client’s substance use disorder diagnosis.

MAT provided in an ambulatory (outpatient) setting (procedure code H2010 with modifier HG and procedure code H2010 with modifier HF), is limited to a maximum of one hour (four units) per date of service by any provider.

MAT services (procedure codes H0020 and H2010) will be denied as part of another service when billed for the same date of service as procedure codes H0016, H0031, H0032, H0047, H0050, H2017, H2035, and S9445.

Injectable administration is considered part of MAT and is not reimbursed separately. Procedure code 96372 will be denied when billed for the same date of service by any provider as procedure code H0020 or H2010.

9.10 Noncovered ServicesThe following SUD services are not a benefit of Texas Medicaid:

• Aftercare

• Occupational therapy as part of a residential detoxification or treatment program

• Services for which the client fails to meet the treatment eligibility or authorization criteria, or which are not clinically appropriate in the setting requested based on the client's medical condition

• Services for tobacco and caffeine addiction

• Detoxification services and MAT for hashish or marijuana addiction

• Detoxification with an opioid when the client has had two or more unsuccessful opioid detoxifi-cation episodes (has left the program against medical advice) within a 12-month period (see 42 CFR Section 8)

• Detoxification or substance abuse counseling services provided by electronic means such as telemedicine, e-mail, or telephone



9.11 Claims FilingClaims for SUD services must be submitted to TMHP in an approved electronic format or on the CMS-1500 claim form. Providers may purchase CMS-1500 claim forms from the vendor of their choice. TMHP does not supply the forms. When completing a CMS-1500 claim form, all required information must be included on the claim, as TMHP does not key any information from claim attachments. Super-bills, or itemized statements, are not accepted as claim supplements.


Subsection 6.1, “Claims Information” in Section 6, “Claims Filing” (Vol. 1, General Information) for general information about claims filing.Subsection 6.5, “CMS-1500 Paper Claim Filing Instructions” in Section 6, “Claims Filing” (Vol. 1, General Information).

10. CLAIMS RESOURCES

Refer to the following sections or forms when filing claims:

Resource LocationAmbulatory (Outpatient) Detoxification Authori-zation Request Form

Form BH. 1, Section 12 of this handbook

Ambulatory (Outpatient) Substance Abuse Counseling Extension Request Form

Form BH.2, Section 12 of this handbook

Appendix A: State and Federal Offices Communi-cation Guide

Appendix A (Vol. 1, General Information)

Appendix E: Acronym Dictionary Appendix E (Vol. 1, General Information)Automated Inquiry System (AIS) TMHP Telephone and Fax Communication (Vol.

1, General Information)Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Devel-opment Program (BCVDDP) Claim Form Example


CMS-1500 Paper Claim Filing Instructions Subsection 6.5 (Vol. 1, General Information)Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women (CPW) Claim Form Example


Case Management for Early Childhood Inter-vention (ECI) Claim Form Example


Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Claim Form Example


Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Claim Form Example


Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Claim Form Example


Mental Health Case Management Claim Form Example


Psychological/Neuropsychological Testing Request Form


Psychologist Claim Form Example Form BH.14, Section 13 of this handbookOutpatient Psychotherapy/Counseling Request Form




11. CONTACT TMHP

Providers can call the TMHP Contact Center at 1-800-925-9126 from Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Central Time.

12. FORMS

Residential Detoxification Authorization Request Form


Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Authori-zation Request Form


Section 3: TMHP Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Section 3 (Vol. 1, General Information)

TMHP Electronic Claims Submission Subsection 6.2 (Vol. 1, General Information)

Resource Location



BH.1 Ambulatory (Outpatient) Detoxification Authorization Request Form

Ambulatory (Outpatient) Detoxification Authorization Request Form 12357-B Riata Trace Parkway,Suite 150Austin, Texas 78727-6422

TMHP Fax: 1-512-514-4211

I. Identifying Information Medicaid Number: Date submitted: / / Time:

Name Last: First: Middle Initial:

Date of birth: / / Age: Sex: Date of admission: / /

CDTF Information Facility Name: Contact Person: Address: Phone: TPI: NPI: Fax:

For admission complete all sections except section VI

II. Criteria for Admission The individual is expected to have a stable withdrawal from alcohol/drugs: Yes No

Stable vital signs without a history of past acute withdrawal syndromes: Yes No

No history of recent seizures or past history of seizures on withdrawal: Yes No

Absence of any presumed new asymmetric and/or focal findings: Yes No

Disorientation to self: Yes No Altered level of consciousness: Yes No Alcoholic hallucinosis: Yes No Clinical condition allows for a comprehensive assessment: Yes No Toxic psychosis: Yes No Absence of serious disulfiram-alcohol (Antabuse) reaction: Yes No

III. Family, social, academic dysfunction Client’s social system/significant others are supportive of recovery to the extent that the client can adhere to a treatment planand treatment service schedules without substantial risk of reactivating the client’s addiction: Yes No Client's family/significant others are willing to participate in the ambulatory detoxification treatment program: Yes No Client has the social skills to obtain such a support system and/or to become involved in a self-help fellowship: Yes No Client does not live in environment where licit/illicit mood altering substances are used: Yes No

IV. Emotional/behavioral status Client is coherent, rational and oriented for treatment: Yes No

Client can comprehend and understand the materials presented: Yes No

Client can participate in ambulatory detoxification treatment process: Yes No

Client expresses an interest to work toward detoxification treatment goals: Yes No

Client has no neurological, psychological, or uncontrolled behavior that places the individual at imminent risk of harming self or others: Yes No Client has no mental confusion and/or fluctuating orientation: Yes No

V. Recent chemical substance use Client's chemical substance use is excessive, and the client has attempted to reduce or control it, but has been unable to do so:Yes No Client is motivated to stop using alcohol/drugs, and is in need of a supportive structured treatment program to facilitate withdrawal from chemical substances: Yes No

VI. Continued Stay Criteria for Ambulatory Detoxification (Complete only sections I, VI, VII and VIII if additional detoxification days are needed) Client, while physically abstinent from chemical substance use, exhibits incomplete stable withdrawal from alcohol/drugs, evidenced by psychological and physical cravings: Yes No Client, while physically abstinent from chemical substance use, is exhibiting incomplete stable withdrawal from alcohol/drugs, asevidenced by significant drug levels: Yes No Documentation in the medical record indicates an intervening medical or psychiatric event which was serious enough to interruptambulatory detoxification treatment, but the client is again progressing in treatment: Yes No

VII. Diagnosis (DSM): Axis I: Axis II:Axis III:Axis IV: Axis V: (GAF)

VIII. Number of detoxification days requested: Dates Requested: from / / to / / QCC Signature: Date: / / Print name: Provider license number

Effective Date_01012011/Revised Date_03312011



BH. 2 Ambulatory (Outpatient) Substance Abuse Counseling Extension Request Form

Ambulatory (Outpatient) Substance Abuse CounselingExtension Request Form

12357-B Riata Trace Parkway, Suite 150Austin, Texas 78727-6422

TMHPFax: 1-512-514-4211

I. Identifying Information (Extensions are limited to clients who are 20 years of age or younger)

Medicaid Number: Date submitted: / /

Client Name Last: First: Middle Initial:

Date of birth: / / Age: Sex: Date of admission: / /

CDTF Information Facility Name: Contact Person: Address: Phone:TPI: NPI: Fax:

II. Client is meeting treatment goals: Yes No

The client demonstrates an insight and understanding into relationship with mood altering chemicals, but continues to present with issues addressing the life functions of work, social, or primary relationship without the use of mood-altering chemicals: Yes No

Client is physically abstinent from chemical substance use, but remains mentally preoccupied with such use to the extent that theclient is unable to adequately address primary relationships, or social or work tasks, but there are indications that, with continued treatment, the client will effectively address these issues: Yes No

III. Psychiatric or medical complications that affect the client’s treatment, but the client continues to show treatment progress and there is evidence to support the benefits of continued treatment. (Required only if ‘No’ is checked to any question in section II)

IV. Current medication with total daily doses (Required only if ‘No’ is checked to any question in section II)

V. Diagnosis (DSM)

Axis I :

Axis II:

Axis III:

Axis IV:

Axis V: (GAF)

VI. Number of additional outpatient hours requested: Individual Group: Dates Requested: from / / to / /

Physician Signature: Date: / / Print name: Provider license number:




BH. 3 Outpatient Psychotherapy/Counseling Request Form

Outpatient Psychotherapy/Counseling Request Form 1. Identifying Information

Client Information Medicaid number: Date: / /Client name Last: First: Middle Initial: Date of birth: / / Age: Sex: Began current treatment: / /

Current living arrangements: With parent(s) Group/foster home Other (list):

Provider Information Performing provider: Telephone:Address:Medicaid Provider Identifier (ID): NPI:Taxonomy: Benefit Code:

2. Current DSM IV diagnoses (list all appropriate diagnosis codes):Axis I: Axis II: Axis III: Axis IV: Axis V [GAF*]:

Current substance abuse? None Alcohol Drugs Alcohol and Drugs

3. Court ordered service? Yes No Court order signed by judge must be attached.

4. DFPS directed service? Yes No DFPS directive or summary signed by employee must be attached.

DFPS employee’s name: DFPS employee’s phone number:

5. Recent primary symptoms that require additional therapy/counseling Include date of most recent occurrence, frequency, duration, and severity:

6. History Psychiatric inpatient treatment Yes No Age at first admission:

Prior substance abuse?

None Alcohol Drugs Alcohol and Drugs

Significant medical disorders:

7. Current psychiatric medications (include dose and frequency):

8. Treatment plan Measurable short term goals, specific therapeutic interventions utilized and measurable expected outcome(s) of therapy:

9. Number of sessions requested (limit 10 per request) List the specific procedure codes requested:

How many of each type? IND Group Family

Dates From (start of visits): / / To (end of planned requested visits): / /

List specific procedure codes requested:

Provider signature: Date: / /

Provider printed name:

*GAF = Global Assessment of Functioning Effective Date_01012010/Revised Date_10142009



BH. 4 Psychological/Neuropsychological Testing Request Form

Psychological/Neuropsychological Testing Request Form

Effective Date 01012009/Revised Date 10312008

1. Client information: Medicaid #: Date: / /

Last name: First name: Middle initial:

Date of birth: / / Age: Sex: Date of previous testing (or not applicable): / /

Performing Provider: Medicaid Provider Identifier (ID):

2. Current DSM IV diagnoses (list all diagnosis codes): Axis I:

Axis II: Axis III

Axis IV : Axis V (Globall assessment of functioning [GAF]):

Current substance abuse? ( ) none ( ) alcohol ( ) drugs ( ) alcohol and drugs

3. Court ordered service: ( ) Yes ( ) No Court order signed by judge must be attached.

4. DFPS directed service: ( ) Yes ( ) No DFPS directive or summary signed by employee must be attached.

DFPS employee’s name:________________________________ DFPS employee’s phone number:________________________

5. Testing requested: ( ) Psychological testing ( ) Neuropsychological testing (The time spent writing up the findings is included in the time to perform the testing and will not be reimbursed separately.)

6. Number of hours requested:

7. Rationale supporting medical necessity for requested testing:

Is the requested testing for screening purposes? ( ) Yes ( ) No If ‘Yes’, explain the rationale

Previous testing history and results:

List specific procedure codes requested:

Date from (start of testing): / / Date to (end of testing): / /

Provider signature: Date: / /

Print name:

Use this form for dates of service on or after January 1, 2009



BH. 5 Residential Detoxification Authorization Request Form

Residential Detoxification Authorization Request Form 12357-B Riata Trace Parkway, Suite 150Austin, Texas 78727-6422

TMHPFax: 1-512-514-4211

I. Identifying Information Medicaid Number: Date submitted: / / Time: Client Name Last: First: Middle Initial: Date of birth: / / Age: Sex: Date of admission: / /

CDTF Information Facility Name: Contact Person: Address: Phone:

TPI: NPI: Fax:

II. Factors for Admission (for admission complete all sections except section V)Impaired neurological functions / altered mental state as evidenced by:

Failure of two previous treatment episodes of outpatient detoxification: Yes No

Extreme depression: Yes No History of recent seizures or past history of seizures on withdrawal: Yes No

Disorientation to self: Yes No Presence of any presumed new asymmetric and/or focal findings: Yes No

Alcoholic hallucinosis: Yes No Unstable vital signs combined with a history of past acute withdrawal syndromes: Yes No

Toxic psychosis: Yes No Clinical condition (e.g., agitation, intoxication, or confusion) which prevents satisfactory assessment: Yes No

Altered level of consciousness: Yes No

Serious disulfiram-alcohol (Antabuse) reaction with hypothermia, chest pains arrhythmia, or hypotension: Yes No

III. Medical Complications (e.g., GI bleeding; gastritis; anemia, severe; diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled; hepatitis; malnutrition; cardiac disease, hypertension, etc.)

IV. Psychiatric Symptoms Severe neurological and/or psychological symptoms: Yes No

Danger to self or others: Yes No

Mental confusion and/or fluctuating orientation: Yes No

V. Continued Stay (complete only sections I, V, VI and VII if additional detoxification days are required) Unstable vital signs: Yes No Continued disorientation: Yes No Abnormal laboratory findings related to chemical dependency: Yes No Cognitive deficit related to withdrawal affecting the client's ability to recognize alcohol/drug use as a problem: Yes No Laboratory finding that a drug has not sufficiently cleared the client's system: Yes No Major medical complications continuing to present a health risk:

Major psychiatric complication continuing to present a health risk or severe neurological and/or psychological symptoms have notbeen satisfactorily reduced:

VI. Diagnosis (DSM): Axis I: Axis II:Axis III:Axis IV: Axis V: (GAF)

VII. Number of detoxification days requested: Dates Requested: from / / to: / / QCC Signature: Date: / / Print name: Provider license number




BH. 6 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Authorization Request Form

Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Authorization Request Form 12357-B Riata Trace Parkway, Suite 150Austin, Texas 78727-6422

TMHPFax: 1-512-514-4211

I. Identifying Information Medicaid Number: Date submitted: / / Time: Client Name Last: First: Middle Initial: Date of birth: / / Age: Sex: Date of admission: / /

CDTF InformationFacility Name: Contact Person: Address: Phone: TPI: NPI: Fax:

II. Factors for Admission (For admission complete all sections except section IV) Client is medically stable and not in acute withdrawal: Yes No

Client is coherent, rational, and oriented for treatment: Yes No

Client is not bed-confined or has no medical complications that would hamper participation in the residential service: Yes No

Client can comprehend and understand the materials presented: Yes No

Client manifests severe social isolation or withdrawal from social contacts: Yes No

Client can participate in rehabilitation/treatment process: Yes No

Client lives in an environment (social and interpersonal network) in which treatment is unlikely to succeed: Yes No

Client will be able to improve and/or internalize his/her motivation toward recovery: Yes No

Client's family/significant others are opposed to the client's treatment efforts and are not willing to participate in the treatment process: Yes No

Interventions, treatment goals, and/or contracts are in place to help the client deal with or confront the blocks to treatment: Yes No

Family members/significant other(s) living with the client manifest current chemical dependence disorders, and are likely to undermine treatment: Yes No

Client's chemical substance use is excessive, and the client has attempted to reduce or control it, but has been unable to do so: Yes No

Logistic impairments preclude participation in an outpatient treatment service: Yes No

Client's daily activities revolve around obtaining, using, and/or recuperating from the effects of chemical substances and the client requires a secured environment to control the client's access to chemical substances: Yes No

III. Adolescent Clients Only Adolescent is assessed as manifesting physical maturation at least in middle adolescent range: Yes No History of the adolescent reflects cognitive development of at least 11 years of age: Yes No History of inability to function within the expected age norms despite normal cognitive and physical maturation: Yes No Recent history of moderate/severe conduct disorder/impulsive disregard for social norms and rights of others: Yes No Difficulty in meeting developmental expectations in a major area of functioning to an extent which interferes with the capacityto remain behaviorally stable: Yes No

IV. Continued Stay (complete only sections I, IV, V and VI if additional residential days are required) Client recognizes/identifies with the severity of the alcohol/drug problem, but demonstrates minimal insight into defeating useof alcohol/drugs and the client is progressing in treatment: Yes No Client identifies severity of alcohol/drug problem and manifests insight into relationship with mood-altering chemicals, yet doesnot demonstrate behaviors indicating problem solving skills necessary to cope with the problem: Yes No Client would predictably relapse if moved to a lesser level of care: Yes No Documentation in the medical record indicates an intervening medical or psychiatric event which was serious enough to interrupt rehabilitation/treatment, but the client is again progressing in treatment: Yes No Documentation in the medical record indicates that the client is being held pending an immediate transfer to a psychiatric, acute medical service, or inpatient detoxification alcohol/drug service: Yes No

V. Diagnosis (DSM): Axis I: Axis II:Axis III:Axis IV: Axis V: (GAF)

VI. Number of residential days requested: Dates Requested: from / / to: / /

QCC Signature: Date: / / Print name: Provider license number




13. CLAIM FORM EXAMPLES



BH. 7 Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program (BCVDDP)

1a. INSURED’S I.D. NUMBER (For Program in Item 1)

4. INSURED’S NAME (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

7. INSURED’S ADDRESS (No., Street)

CITY STATE

ZIP CODE TELEPHONE (Include Area Code)

11. INSURED’S POLICY GROUP OR FECA NUMBER

a. INSURED’S DATE OF BIRTH

b. EMPLOYER’S NAME OR SCHOOL NAME

d. IS THERE ANOTHER HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN?

13. INSURED’S OR AUTHORIZED PERSON’S SIGNATURE I authorizepayment of medical benefits to the undersigned physician or supplier forservices described below.

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HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIM FORM

OTHER1. MEDICARE MEDICAID TRICARE CHAMPVA

READ BACK OF FORM BEFORE COMPLETING & SIGNING THIS FORM.12. PATIENT’S OR AUTHORIZED PERSON’S SIGNATURE I authorize the release of any medical or other information necessary

to process this claim. I also request payment of government benefits either to myself or to the party who accepts assignmentbelow.

SIGNED DATE

ILLNESS (First symptom) ORINJURY (Accident) ORPREGNANCY(LMP)

MM DD YY15. IF PATIENT HAS HAD SAME OR SIMILAR ILLNESS.

GIVE FIRST DATE MM DD YY14. DATE OF CURRENT:

19. RESERVED FOR LOCAL USE

21. DIAGNOSIS OR NATURE OF ILLNESS OR INJURY (Relate Items 1, 2, 3 or 4 to Item 24E by Line)

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(For govt. claims, see back)

31. SIGNATURE OF PHYSICIAN OR SUPPLIERINCLUDING DEGREES OR CREDENTIALS(I certify that the statements on the reverseapply to this bill and are made a part thereof.)

SIGNED DATE

SIGNED

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PICA PICA

2. PATIENT’S NAME (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

5. PATIENT’S ADDRESS (No., Street)

CITY STATE


9. OTHER INSURED’S NAME (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

a. OTHER INSURED’S POLICY OR GROUP NUMBER

b. OTHER INSURED’S DATE OF BIRTH

c. EMPLOYER’S NAME OR SCHOOL NAME

d. INSURANCE PLAN NAME OR PROGRAM NAME

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16. DATES PATIENT UNABLE TO WORK IN CURRENT OCCUPATION

18. HOSPITALIZATION DATES RELATED TO CURRENT SERVICES

20. OUTSIDE LAB? $ CHARGES

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6. PATIENT RELATIONSHIP TO INSURED

8. PATIENT STATUS

10. IS PATIENT’S CONDITION RELATED TO:

a. EMPLOYMENT? (Current or Previous)

b. AUTO ACCIDENT?

c. OTHER ACCIDENT?

10d. RESERVED FOR LOCAL USE

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32. SERVICE FACILITY LOCATION INFORMATION 33. BILLING PROVIDER INFO & PH #

NUCC Instruction Manual available at: www.nucc.org

c. INSURANCE PLAN NAME OR PROGRAM NAME

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GROUPHEALTH PLAN

FECABLK LUNG




8. PATIENT STATUS



b. AUTO ACCIDENT?

c. OTHER ACCIDENT?





( )

M

SEX

DAYSOR

UNITS

F. H. I. J.24. A. B. C. D. E.

PROVIDER ID. #


EMGRENDERING




Full-Time Part-Time

17b. NPI

a. b. a. b.

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI


G.EPSDTFamilyPlan

ID.QUAL.

NPI NPI

CHAMPUS

( )

1500


x 123456789

Doe, Jane M. 10 15 2001 x

Paris TX

75460

x

x

x

1 U2 U5 1 60.00 1

12345 x

Robert Jackson 02 10 2011

123 Case Management Inc.1200 Medical CircleParis, TX 75460

300 Atlantic Ave.

140.00

3438

01 01 2011 01 01 2011

903 555-1234

9892126567

01 25 2011 01 25 2011

02 10 2011 02 10 2011

1 TS U5 1 60.00 1

9 TS 1 20.00 1

G9012

G9012

G9012

9876543021

1234567-8990876543211234567-89

1234567-899087654321

9087654321

1234567-01



BH. 9 Case Management for Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)




CITY STATE







SEX

F





SIGNED DATE






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1

2

3

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SIGNED DATE

SIGNED

MM DD YY

FROM TO

FROM TO

MM DD YY MM DD YY

MM DD YY MM DD YY


$ CHARGES


$ $ $

PICA PICA



CITY STATE







YES NO

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YES NO

YES NO

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FM

SEXMM DD YY

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

PLACE (State)

GROUPHEALTH PLAN

FECABLK LUNG




8. PATIENT STATUS



b. AUTO ACCIDENT?

c. OTHER ACCIDENT?





( )

M

SEX

DAYSOR

UNITS

F. H. I. J.24. A. B. C. D. E.

PROVIDER ID. #


EMGRENDERING




Full-Time Part-Time

17b. NPI

a. b. a. b.

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI


G.EPSDTFamilyPlan

ID.QUAL.

NPI NPI

CHAMPUS

( )

1500


x 123456789

Doe, Jane 11 24 2009 x

Austin TX

78757

x

x

x

2 1 1

12345 x

09 05 2011

Early Childhood Program123 Springdale DriveAustin, TX 78606

612 Baker Drive

783 40

09 05 2011 09 05 2011

Signature on File

1234567-019876543021Signature on File



BH. 10 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)




CITY STATE







SEX

F





SIGNED DATE






FromMM DD YY

ToMM DD YY

1

2

3

4

5




SIGNED DATE

SIGNED

MM DD YY

FROM TO

FROM TO

MM DD YY MM DD YY

MM DD YY MM DD YY


$ CHARGES


$ $ $

PICA PICA



CITY STATE







YES NO

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CA

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YES NO

YES NO

1. 3.

2. 4.




FM

SEXMM DD YY

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

PLACE (State)

GROUPHEALTH PLAN

FECABLK LUNG




8. PATIENT STATUS



b. AUTO ACCIDENT?

c. OTHER ACCIDENT?





( )

M

SEX

DAYSOR

UNITS

F. H. I. J.24. A. B. C. D. E.

PROVIDER ID. #


EMGRENDERING




Full-Time Part-Time

17b. NPI

a. b. a. b.

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI


G.EPSDTFamilyPlan

ID.QUAL.

NPI NPI

CHAMPUS

( )

1500


x 123456789

Doe, Jane 01 01 1995 x

Dale TX

78218

x

x

x

1 90806 1 60.00 1

12345 x

Sophie Buschbaum, LCSW01 10 2011

Sophie Buschbaum, LCSW1204 Mozart StreetDale, TX 78216

9876543021

4630 Liebe Cove

60.00

296 20

01 01 2011 01 01 2011

Signature on File

x

x

210 555-1234

1234567-01



BH. 11 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)




CITY STATE







SEX

F





SIGNED DATE






FromMM DD YY

ToMM DD YY

1

2

3

4

5




SIGNED DATE

SIGNED

MM DD YY

FROM TO

FROM TO

MM DD YY MM DD YY

MM DD YY MM DD YY


$ CHARGES


$ $ $

PICA PICA



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YES NO

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CA

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YES NO

YES NO

1. 3.

2. 4.




FM

SEXMM DD YY

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

PLACE (State)

GROUPHEALTH PLAN

FECABLK LUNG




8. PATIENT STATUS



b. AUTO ACCIDENT?

c. OTHER ACCIDENT?





( )

M

SEX

DAYSOR

UNITS

F. H. I. J.24. A. B. C. D. E.

PROVIDER ID. #


EMGRENDERING




Full-Time Part-Time

17b. NPI

a. b. a. b.

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI


G.EPSDTFamilyPlan

ID.QUAL.

NPI NPI

CHAMPUS

( )

1500


x 123456789

Doe, Jane 02 24 1993 x

Austin TX

78727

x

x

x

1 90806 1 60.00 1

12345 x

Susan Daines, LMFT01 10 2011

Susan Daines, LMFT4063 Lilling RoadAustin, TX 78728

9876543021

1544 Lansing Street

60.00

309 28

01 01 2011 01 01 2011

Signature on File

x

x

Signature on File

512 555-1234

1234567-01



BH. 12 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)




CITY STATE







SEX

F





SIGNED DATE






FromMM DD YY

ToMM DD YY

1

2

3

4

5




SIGNED DATE

SIGNED

MM DD YY

FROM TO

FROM TO

MM DD YY MM DD YY

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$ CHARGES


$ $ $

PICA PICA



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YES NO

YES NO

1. 3.

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FM

SEXMM DD YY

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

PLACE (State)

GROUPHEALTH PLAN

FECABLK LUNG




8. PATIENT STATUS



b. AUTO ACCIDENT?

c. OTHER ACCIDENT?





( )

M

SEX

DAYSOR

UNITS

F. H. I. J.24. A. B. C. D. E.

PROVIDER ID. #


EMGRENDERING




Full-Time Part-Time

17b. NPI

a. b. a. b.

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI


G.EPSDTFamilyPlan

ID.QUAL.

NPI NPI

CHAMPUS

( )

1500


x 123456789

Doe, Jane 02 24 1993 x

Austin TX

75067

x

x

x

1 90806 1 60.00 1

12345 x

Susan Daines, LPC01 10 2011

Susan Daines, LPC4063 Lilling RoadAustin, TX 75067

9876543021

1544 Lansing Street

60.00

309 28

01 01 2011 01 01 2011

Signature on File

x

x

512 555-1234

Signature on File

1234567-01



BH. 13 Mental Health Case Management




CITY STATE







SEX

F





SIGNED DATE






FromMM DD YY

ToMM DD YY

1

2

3

4

5




SIGNED DATE

SIGNED

MM DD YY

FROM TO

FROM TO

MM DD YY MM DD YY

MM DD YY MM DD YY


$ CHARGES


$ $ $

PICA PICA



CITY STATE







YES NO

( )







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CA

RR

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PA

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N

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YES NO

YES NO

1. 3.

2. 4.




FM

SEXMM DD YY

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

PLACE (State)

GROUPHEALTH PLAN

FECABLK LUNG




8. PATIENT STATUS



b. AUTO ACCIDENT?

c. OTHER ACCIDENT?





( )

M

SEX

DAYSOR

UNITS

F. H. I. J.24. A. B. C. D. E.

PROVIDER ID. #


EMGRENDERING




Full-Time Part-Time

17b. NPI

a. b. a. b.

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI


G.EPSDTFamilyPlan

ID.QUAL.

NPI NPI

CHAMPUS

( )

1500


x 123456789

Doe, Jane 06 11 1946 x

Bastrop TX

78602

x

x

x

1 G9012 1 63.89 1

12345 x

01 10 2011

TDMR Facility411 Main StreetBastrop, TX 78601

9876543021

1200 Route 4

63.89

295 03

01 01 2011 01 01 2011

Signature on File

x

512 555-1234

x

Sally Smith

x

1234567-01



BH. 14 Psychologist




CITY STATE







SEX

F





SIGNED DATE






FromMM DD YY

ToMM DD YY

1

2

3

4

5




SIGNED DATE

SIGNED

MM DD YY

FROM TO

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MM DD YY MM DD YY


$ CHARGES


$ $ $

PICA PICA



CITY STATE







YES NO

( )







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CA

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MA

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N

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YES NO

YES NO

1. 3.

2. 4.




FM

SEXMM DD YY

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

PLACE (State)

GROUPHEALTH PLAN

FECABLK LUNG




8. PATIENT STATUS



b. AUTO ACCIDENT?

c. OTHER ACCIDENT?





( )

M

SEX

DAYSOR

UNITS

F. H. I. J.24. A. B. C. D. E.

PROVIDER ID. #


EMGRENDERING




Full-Time Part-Time

17b. NPI

a. b. a. b.

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI

NPI


G.EPSDTFamilyPlan

ID.QUAL.

NPI NPI

CHAMPUS

( )

1500


x 123456789

Doe, Jane 05 19 2001 x

Terrell TX

78218

x

x

x

1 90801 1 78.47 1

12345 x

01 10 2011

Carla Herrera, Ph.D.463 Swan St.Crane, TX 79731

9876543021

506 Medical Lane

78.47

01 01 2011 01 01 2011

Jane Smith, M.D. 1234567089

210 555-1234

296 20

Carla Herrera, PhD1234567-01



INDEX

BBehavioral health

see also Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) see also Licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) see also Licensed professional counselor (LPC) see also Licensed psychological associate (LPA) see also Physician see also Psychologistclaims filing 56court-ordered and DFPS-directed services 36electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 37family therapy/counseling services 37forms

Ambulatory (Outpatient) Substance Abuse Counsel-ing Extension Request Form 77

Outpatient Psychotherapy/Counseling Request Form 78

Psychological/Neuropsychological Testing Request Form 79

inpatient services 55consultations 56discharge 56documentation 56prior authorization 55psychological and neuropsychological testing services

56mental health (MH) mental retardation (MR) 24, 25

benefits and limitations 25billing units 28claims filing 29documentation requirements 28enrollment 24mental health rehabilitation 27rehabilitative services limitations 28service coordination contact codes 25

narcosynthesis 54non-covered services 54outpatient services 34

annual encounter/visit limitations 35prior authorization 35

pharmacological management services 38claims filing 40documentation requirements 40indications for 39prior authorization 40

pharmacological regimen oversight 38claims filing 40documentation 40indications for 39prior authorization 40

psychiatric diagnostic interviews 41claims filing 43documentation requirements 42

domains of a clinical evaluation 43prior authorization 42

psychological and neuropsychological testing 45documentation requirements 47prior authorization 47reimbursement 48

psychotherapy/counseling 48documentation requirements 50initial outpatient 51insight oriented behavior modification 53prior authorization 50subsequent outpatient 52supportive outpatient 53

screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT)

benefits and limitations 59brief intervention 58brief treatment 58claims filing 60documentation requirements 59referral to treatment 59screening 57

substance use disorder (SUD) services 61assessment 61documentation requirements 72medication assisted therapy (MAT) 63non-covered services 73prior authorization 64

Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Pro-gram (BCVDDP)

behavioral health 9claim form example 83claims filing 10documentation requirements 10enrollment 10

CCase Management for Children and Pregnant Women (CPW)

assistance with program concerns 13behavioral health 11benefits and limitations 13claim form example 84claims filing 14documentation requirements 14eligibility 11enrollment 12prior authorization 13referral process 12technical assistance 13

Claims filingbehavioral health 56Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development

Program (BCVDDP) 10Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women



(CPW) 14Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) 16licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) 24licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) 24licensed professional counselor (LPC) 24mental health (MH) mental retardation (MR) 29pharmacological management services 40pharmacological regimen oversight 40screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment

(SBIRT) 60EEarly Childhood Intervention (ECI)

benefits and limitations 15claim form example 85claims filing 16documentation requirements 16enrollment 15overview 14prior authorization 16referral requirement 16targeted case management services 14

ECTsee Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 37FForms

Ambulatory (Outpatient) Substance Abuse Counseling Ex-tension Request Form 77

Outpatient Psychotherapy/Counseling Request Form 78Psychological/Neuropsychological Testing Request Form

79LLCSW

see Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW)Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW)

behavioral health services 17benefits and limitations 17claim form example 86claims filing 24documentation requirements 23enrollment 17prior authorization 20

court-ordered and DFPS-directed services 23more than 30-encounters per year 20subsequent prior authorization requests 22

Licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT)behavioral health services 17benefits and limitations 17claims filing 24documentation requirements 23enrollment 17prior authorization 20


Licensed professional counselor (LPC)behavioral health services 17benefits and limitations 17claim form example 88claims filing 24documentation requirements 23enrollment 17prior authorization 20


Licensed psychological associate (LPA)behavioral health services 29benefits and limitations 31

12-hour system limitation 31formula applied 33procedure codes 32retrospective review 32

enrollment 30LMFT

see Licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT)LPC

see Licensed professional counselor (LPC)MMental health case management

claim form example 89PPhysician

behavioral health servicesbenefits and limitations 31enrollment 29retrospective review 32

Prior authorizationCase Management for Children and Pregnant Women

(CPW) 13Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) 16inpatient behavioral health services 55Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) 20Licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) 20Licensed professional counselor (LPC) 20outpatient behavioral health services 35pharmacological management services 40pharmacological regimen oversight 40psychiatric diagnostic interviews 42psychological and neuropsychological testing 47psychotherapy/counseling 50substance use disorder (SUD) services 64

Psychologistbehavioral health services 29benefits and limitations 31

12-hour system limitation 31formula applied 33procedure codes 32retrospective review 32

claim form example 90enrollment 29



SSBIRT

see Behavioral healthScreening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT)

see Behavioral healthSubstance use disorder (SUD) services 61

assessment 61documentation requirements 72medication assisted therapy (MAT) 63non-covered services 73prior authorization 64



Documents

Volume Provider 2 Handbooks - TMHPHandbooks Volume 2 Behavioral Health, Rehabilitation, and Case Management Services Handbook The Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) is