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COVID-19: Telehealth Services Covered Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab)·Provider Notice
Effective date
May 21, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
MO HealthNet Division (Missouri Medicaid) immediately expanded telehealth coverage to include Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy services due to COVID-19. Specific CPT codes are now approved for telehealth billing for these therapy services.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing teams in Missouri must update billing systems to allow telehealth billing for the specified CPT codes for Speech Therapy (92507, 92508, 92521-92524, 97129, 97130), Physical Therapy (97110, 97112, 97116, 97161-97164), and Occupational Therapy (97165-97168, 97530, 97533, 97535, 97750) services. Update encounter forms and train providers on telehealth documentation requirements. Contact MHD.COVID-19@dss.mo.gov for specific billing questions.