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Withdrawal Management and the Induction of Buprenorphine, Vivitrol or Methadone pdf

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Connecticut Medicaid now covers withdrawal management with simultaneous medication induction (Buprenorphine, Vivitrol, or Methadone) at detox facilities using H0011 code and at inpatient hospitals using per diem rates. This clarifies billing for dual treatment scenarios previously unclear.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Connecticut practices should verify billing setup allows H0011 for both withdrawal to abstinence AND withdrawal management with medication induction. Update billing rules to accept both scenarios. Contact Beacon Health Options at 1-877-552-8247 for service authorization. Inpatient hospitals can bill per diem rates plus separate professional fees.

Affected Billing Codes

H0011

Related policy hubs

Withdrawal Management and the Induction of Buprenorphine, Vivitrol or Methadone pdf | Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) | PolicyChanges.app