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DSS Important Message - Hospital Monthly Important Message - 12.09.2020 pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Oct 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (CMAP) updated hospital billing procedures effective October 1, 2020, including new procedure codes, 3M Grouper updates for DRG claims, removal of prior authorization for electroconvulsive therapy starting January 1, 2021, and transition to a new medical authorization portal on December 19, 2020.
Action Required
Immediately: Update billing system with CMAP Addendum B V21.3 procedure code changes effective October 1, 2020. By January 1, 2021: Remove prior authorization requirements for CPT 90870 (electroconvulsive therapy) in billing system. By December 19, 2020: Prepare for transition from Clear Coverage to new medical authorization portal - attend training sessions when invited. For telemedicine: Ensure Speech & Language Pathology codes 92507, 92521, 92522, 92523 can be billed with Revenue Center Code 444 during COVID-19 public health emergency.