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Newsletter Vol. 8, No. 66

New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Psychiatry·Coding
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

New HCPCS procedure codes have been added specifically for psychiatric services billing as part of the 1998 HCFA Common Procedure Coding System updates. This expands the available coding options for mental health and psychiatric treatment services.

Action Required

Action needed
Review the full policy document at https://www.njmmis.com/documentDownload.aspx?document=8-66.pdf to identify the specific new HCPCS codes for psychiatric services. Update billing software and encounter forms to include these new codes. Train billing staff and psychiatric providers on proper use of the additional codes.

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