Effective for claims with dates of service on and after January 1, 2024, the Health Care Authority (HCA) will implement legislatively mandated rate increases for developmental and behavioral health screening authorized in the 2023-25 state operating budget.
Effective for claims with dates of service on and after January 1, 2024, HCA will also begin requiring the use of a modifier when submitting claims to indicate whether a need was identified during the developmental and behavioral health screening. HCA will revise the appropriate billing guides to reflect this new policy.
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