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5160-2-76 - Outpatient hospital behavioral health services. (Rescind/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH · Psychiatry·Specialty Services
Effective date
Jan 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Medicaid has rescinded Rule 5160-2-76 regarding outpatient hospital behavioral health services, effective January 1, 2024. This rule, which was originally implemented in 2020, has been completely removed from Ohio Medicaid policy.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing teams serving Ohio Medicaid patients should verify current billing procedures for outpatient hospital behavioral health services. Contact Ohio Department of Medicaid at 614-752-3877 to confirm applicable billing guidelines since the previous rule framework has been rescinded. Review any pending or denied claims for behavioral health services to ensure compliance with current requirements.