Behavioral Health Services - Reminder on Maximum Quantity Changes Effective July 1, 2022

Effective July 1, 2022, MO HealthNet Division (MHD) implemented changes to maximum daily quantities for certain procedure codes. MHD’s fee schedules will continue to show the previous maximum daily quantity until July 1, 2024. This is to allow claims for dates of service prior to July 1, 2022 to pay correctly. Claims for dates of service July 1, 2022 and forward with units above the new maximum daily quantity will deny. For any questions, please contact Provider Communications using the Provider Management tool on eMOMED

Behavioral Health Services Request for Precertification

Effective immediately, providers should begin using the updated Behavioral Health Services Request for Precertification form for psychotherapy/counseling services that require precertification. This form was updated slightly with no significant content changes. Any outdated form submitted as of May 5, 2023 will be returned with a request to submit using the new form.

Screening Adolescents for Depression

Major depression in adolescents is recognized as a serious psychiatric illness with extensive acute and chronic morbidity and mortality. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) research shows that only 50% of adolescents with depression are diagnosed before reaching adulthood. As many as two in three youth with depression are not identified by their primary care providers and fail to receive any kind of care.

Free Child-Parent Psychotherapy Learning Collaborative Opportunity

The Central Missouri- Child Trauma Initiative (CM-CTI), funded by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), will host a free 18-month long Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Learning Collaborative in July (July 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21st from 9am-1pm (CST) by Zoom). CPP is an evidenced-based treatment for children ages 0-6 who have experienced traumatic events and/or are experiencing mental health, attachment, and/or behavioral problems. The CPP training will be led by Dr.

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