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Maternal Depression Screening
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, OB-GYN·Provider Notice
Effective date
Mar 3, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) now covers maternal depression screening using CPT code 96161 during well-child visits. The screening can be billed under the child's Medicaid number, not the mother's.
Action Required
Immediately: Pediatric billing team must update system to allow CPT 96161 (maternal depression screening) to be billed under child's MO HealthNet DCN during well-child visits. Train providers that maternal screening is billable service. Update encounter forms to include maternal depression screening option for well-child visits.