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Newsletter Vol. 27, No.13

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects New Jersey Medicaid Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine providers in NJ on Medicaid plans.

New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine·Medical Policy

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

NJ FamilyCare (New Jersey Medicaid) has updated coverage and reimbursement policies for ambulatory withdrawal management services. This affects billing and coverage determination for outpatient substance abuse treatment services.

Action Required

Action needed

Review the full policy document at https://www.njmmis.com/documentDownload.aspx?document=Vol%2027-13.pdf to understand specific coverage criteria, billing requirements, and reimbursement changes for ambulatory withdrawal management services. Update billing procedures and staff training for substance abuse treatment billing.

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