CPT codes

2024 Update! Mastering CPT Codes for Residential Addiction Treatment Services: H0017, H0018, H0019

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, also known as CMS, released their annual update to CPT/HCPCS codes on September 8th, 2023. 

Medicaid Billing for Massachusetts Addiction Treatment Programs 

You can find the entire range of CPT codes accepted for addiction treatment billing at MassHealth in Subchapter 6 of the MassHealth Substance Use Disorder Treatment Manual, under the header, “Substance Use Disorder Treatment Service Codes.”

Secrets of Medicaid Billing for Addiction Treatment in Washington

The Medicaid program in Washington State is nicknamed Apple Health. Washington Medicaid will reimburse for a wide variety of addiction treatment services.

Medicaid Billing for Addiction Treatment in Georgia

Learn what treatment service categories are covered under Georgia Medicaid, as well as some of the most common CPT codes you’ll encounter when billing Medicaid for addiction treatment services in Georgia. 

Six Frequently Asked Questions About Billing Medicaid for Addiction Treatment in Florida

While Florida will cover inpatient, residential, and outpatient treatment for Medicaid patients with SUD, there are a number of services that are not covered under Medicaid rules.

Understanding HCPCS and CPT Billing Codes for Addiction Treatment Detox : Inpatient, Residential, and Outpatient 

Let’s dive into the most common addiction treatment detox HCPCS and CPT codes, what they mean, and when to use them.

What Addiction Treatment Services Does Medicaid Cover in Colorado? 

Colorado’s Health First program has a very robust coverage map for for Medicaid patients seeking addiction treatment and behavioral health services in the state.

Qualifacts Versus Behave Health: Similar Behavioral Health EMRs with a Few Major Differences

Qualifacts and Behave Health both serve addiction treatment providers and other behavioral health organizations, but they have different philosophies when it comes to their customer base.

The Biggest Insurance Billing Mistakes Addiction Treatment Providers Make in Ohio

Addiction treatment organizations in Ohio are most likely to run across plans issued by Medical Mutual of Ohio, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio, Aetna Inc, United HealthCare of Ohio, Caresource Management Group, Molina Healthcare Inc, Buckeye Community Health Plan and Paramount Advantage.

Answers to Your Top Questions About Addiction Treatment Billing in Illinois

So, you’ve How to Open an Addiction Treatment Center in Illinois and now you’ve got questions about insurance billing in the state. Billing in Illinois is complicated, but it doesn’t have to be a mystery.

What Are the Most Used Addiction Treatment CPT Codes in Texas?

The most common CPT codes used in Texas addiction treatment programs also happen to be the most common addiction treatment CPT codes used in the rest of the country. They are: H0001HF, H0004HF, and 96164HF.

Where Can I Find Addiction Treatment Utilization Forms for Premera Blue Cross?

The primary form addiction treatment providers are required to fill out when dealing with Premera Blue Cross is the prior authorization request form.

What Addiction Treatment CPT Codes Require Pre-Certification at Highmark, Inc.?

Today, we’ll look at what addiction treatment providers need to know about Highmark Inc, including what CPT codes require pre-certification at Highmark.