MedicaidBilling CodesMedium impact
2025.65 - Provider Bulletin - Medical Nutrition Therapy - Billing Update
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Endocrinology·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Starting January 1, 2026, outpatient hospitals billing Medical Nutrition Therapy services to Connecticut Medicaid must use Revenue Center Code 942 (Other Therapeutic Services - Education/Training) in combination with MNT procedure codes. Claims must also include the certified dietitian-nutritionist as the rendering provider.
Action Required
Before January 1, 2026: Billing team must update billing system to require Revenue Center Code 942 for all outpatient hospital Medical Nutrition Therapy claims using CPT codes 97802, 97803, and 97804. Ensure billing software validates that certified dietitian-nutritionist is entered as rendering provider for all MNT services. Update encounter forms and staff training for outpatient hospital settings.