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MO HB344

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/29/2013

Primary Sponsor

Chris Molendorp

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds reimbursement for behavior assessment and intervention services under MO HealthNet beginning July 1, 2013, using CPT codes 96150 to 96154 or successor codes for prevention, treatment, or management of physical health problems.

  • Expands eligible providers to include psychologists who deliver behavioral, social, and psychophysiological services covered under the new reimbursement codes.

  • Makes reimbursement subject to appropriations by the General Assembly.

  • Declares the act an emergency measure to take effect July 1, 2013, or upon passage and approval, whichever is later.

Legislative Description

Requires MO HealthNet reimbursement for certain services based on the new behavior assessment and intervention codes under the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system

Last Action

Public Hearing Held (S)

5/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules3/7/2013
Health Insurance2/14/2013

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