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Addition of Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment Codes to the Clinic Fee Schedules pdf
Act
immediately
Effective date
Aug 1, 2023
Identified
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) is adding two new billing codes for Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) services for substance abuse screening. These services can be billed separately from E&M visits with proper documentation and must use validated screening tools.
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What to do
immediately · 4 steps
01Billing team must add CPT codes 99408 ($22.40 for 15-30 minutes) and 99409 ($43.01 for 30+ minutes) to fee schedules for Connecticut Medicaid patients.
02Update billing software to allow these codes with modifier 25 when billed same day as E&M visits.
03Train providers to document screening tool used, score obtained, time spent, and actions taken.
04Ensure practitioners sign and date all SBIRT documentation.
Codes mentioned
994089940925
Original notice
Addition of Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment Codes to the Clinic Fee Schedules pdf
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Related changes
See all Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) changes →2025.33 - Provider Bulletin - New Coding & Reimbursement for SBIRT ServicesHighEffective Jul 1, 2025 · CodingDSS Important Message - HUSKY Health Primary Care Increased Payments Policy Updated 9/22/2026HighEffective Jan 1, 2026 · Provider BulletinBrowse every Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) change in the policy list