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The MO HealthNet Division (MHD) is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. This virus has been named “SARS-Cov-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”).
During this event, MHD will allow temporary coverage and reimbursement for a multi-function ventilator, HCPCS code E0467 with a restriction specifically for the ventilator. For participants ages 20 and under, this will be administered through the Healthy Children and Youth (HCY) program using HCPCS code E1399EPRR. For participants 21 and older, the request must be made through Exceptions process using HCPCS code E0467UBRR. Reimbursement is $1001.46 per month.