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Acute care billing instructions for behavioral health services rendered by MassHealth Limited network providers.

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BH Crisis Evaluation (Required of Hospitals)

On initial day of readiness (S9485, no modifier)

ED-Based

Med/Surg

For MassHealth Limited, submit a single institutional (837I) claim to MassHealth with medical charges and BH crisis evaluation (S9485) to MassHealth.

S9485 will be reimbursed in addition to the covered outpatient medical charges. There is no revenue code limitation for S9485. 

For MassHealth Limited, submit a professional claim (837P) that includes MassHealth INPT (provider type 70) provider ID and Service Location, in addition to institutional (837I) claim with ED and INPT charges.

Exclude from any facility/institutional claim (including Claim Types I and A) that the Hospital submits for the member’s stay.

BH Crisis Management

On days subsequent to the initial BH Crisis Evaluation for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis in need of ongoing behavioral health crisis supports (S9485-V1 or -V2)

ED-Based

Med/Surg

For MassHealth Limited, submit a single institutional (837I) claim to MassHealth with medical charges and BH crisis evaluation (S9485) to MassHealth.

S9485 will be reimbursed in addition to the covered outpatient medical charges. There is no revenue code limitation for S9485. 

For MassHealth Limited, submit a professional claim (837P) that includes MassHealth INPT (provider type 70) provider ID and Service Location, in addition to institutional (837I) claim with ED and INPT charges.

Exclude from any facility/institutional claim (including Claim Types I and A) that the Hospital submits for the member’s stay.

MOUD Induction

For initiation of medication for opioid use disorder in the emergency department for MassHealth members who consent to initiation (G2213)

Ed- Based Only

Not covered

 

Recovery Support Navigator (RSN)

RSN services provided in the emergency department or medical/surgical floors (H2015-HF)

ED-Based

Med/Surg

Not covered

Not covered

Date published: April 30, 2024

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