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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Provider Notice Issued 06/26/2017

Psychiatric Services Provided Within Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) Extended Through December 31, 2017

 

Date:     June 26, 2017

 

To:        Participating Physicians, Advanced Practice Nurses and Community Mental Health Centers

 

Re:        Psychiatric Services Provided Within Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) Extended Through December 31, 2017

 

The purpose of this notice is to inform participating physicians and Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) partnering with participating Community Mental Health Centers and billing the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) that HFS is extending the enhanced payment for certain fee-for-service psychiatric services through December 31, 2017. In order to receive the enhanced payments, physicians and APNs must continue to follow the billing instructions issued in the October 19, 2016, Provider Notice.

 

Questions regarding this notice should be directed to a Medical Assistance Consultant in the Bureau of Professional and Ancillary Services at 877-782-5565.

 

 

 

Felicia F. Norwood

Director