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New Cognitive Assessment and Care Planning Service
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics +2 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Mar 13, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Missouri Medicaid has introduced a new Cognitive Assessment and Care Planning Service effective March 13, 2026. This appears to be a new billable service for cognitive evaluation and care planning, likely targeting patients with dementia, cognitive impairment, or memory issues.
Action Required
Effective March 13, 2026: Billing team should review the complete policy document to identify specific CPT codes, coverage criteria, and documentation requirements for the new Cognitive Assessment and Care Planning Service. Update billing systems and encounter forms once specific codes are confirmed. Train providers on new service requirements and billable components.