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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 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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Final

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: September 01, 2023

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.