SBHS Notification

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 09/22/2022 10:13 AM PDT

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School-based health care services (SBHS) notification

September 22, 2022

Updated SBHS billing guide

HCA has updated the School-Based Health Care Services (SBHS) Program billing guide:

SBHS billing guide (October 1, 2022-present)

Updates to the guide include:

Clarification on which CPT/HCPCS codes can be billed through audio-only telemedicine
Link to HCA's new resource Confidentiality Toolkit
General clean-up and clarification throughout the guide

A full list of changes can be found in the What has changed? table in the billing guide.

Please note: The SBHS COVID-19 FAQ will be removed from the SBHS webpage on September 30, 2022. All SBHS telemedicine billing information can now be found in the SBHS billing guide.

Questions?

Any questions about this notification or the SBHS Program should be directed to HCA's SBHS program manager.

About the SBHS Program

The Washington State School-Based Health Care Services (SBHS) Program is administered by the Health Care Authority (HCA). School districts participating in the SBHS Program may receive reimbursement for providing health care-related services to Title XIX Medicaid-eligible students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). Visit the SBHS webpage for more information.

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About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.

HCA purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program, and the COFA Islander Health Care Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

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