Manual Update for New Medicare Provider Specialty Codes (E1 and E2) and Payment for Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors
The purpose of this Change Request (CR) is to establish new provider specialty codes and payment instructions for Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors, as authorized by Section 4121 (Medicare Coverage of Certain Services Furnished by Opioid Treatment Programs) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. These payments begin January 1, 2024. All Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors billing Medicare will be required to enroll with Medicare.
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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 08, 2024
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