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Using depression and suicide screenings and other resources can help save lives
UPMC Health Plan·Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +2 more·Provider Announcement
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
UPMC Health Plan is promoting mental health screening and suicide prevention resources for providers. This is an educational announcement encouraging use of depression/suicide screening tools and providing CME opportunities, but does not establish new billing requirements or coverage changes.
Action Required
No immediate billing changes required. Providers may consider implementing recommended screening tools (C-SSRS, ASQ, SAFE-T) in practice workflows and taking advantage of free CME courses on suicide prevention. Document any mental health screenings performed using appropriate evaluation and management codes.