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COVID-19: EPSDT - Well-Child Care Visits via Telehealth
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · Pediatrics, Family Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Mar 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) now allows EPSDT well-child care visits to be conducted via telehealth, including telephone visits, during the COVID-19 crisis. Providers must use appropriate modifiers and include POS 02 on all telehealth claims for reimbursement.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update systems to allow EPSDT well-child visits via telehealth with POS 02 for Missouri Medicaid patients. Ensure appropriate telehealth modifiers are applied to all telehealth claims including telephone visits. Update encounter forms and train providers on telehealth billing requirements for well-child visits.