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CMAP COVID-19 Response - Telemed for Specified BH & Autism pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Psychiatry·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Mar 23, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid temporarily expanded telemedicine coverage for behavioral health group therapy services and autism spectrum disorder services during the COVID-19 emergency. Specific CPT/HCPCS codes are now billable via synchronized video telemedicine with additional consent and privacy requirements.
Action Required
For Connecticut Medicaid patients: Update billing system to allow telemedicine modifier for codes 90853, 90849, S9480, H0015, H0035, H2013, and H0046. Ensure documentation includes verbal consent for telemedicine group therapy and privacy setting confirmation. Note: This is a temporary COVID-19 policy that ends when Connecticut declares the emergency over.