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Removal of Prior Authorization from Electroconvulsive Therapy Services pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Psychiatry·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jan 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid is removing prior authorization requirements for electroconvulsive therapy (CPT 90870) effective January 1, 2021. Hospitals can now bill this procedure without obtaining prior approval from the state Medicaid program.
Action Required
Billing team must update system settings to remove prior authorization requirements for CPT 90870 (electroconvulsive therapy) for Connecticut Medicaid patients. Update billing workflows and staff training materials to reflect that this procedure no longer requires pre-approval. Verify current fee schedules on www.ctdssmap.com for ongoing PA requirements.