MedicaidBilling CodesMedium impact
New Proc/Mod List Code for Oral Medication Administration Direct Observation Services under the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Connecticut Home Care (CHC)and Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Waiver Programs
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT·Pharmacy
Effective date
Mar 1, 2017
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut DSS created a new procedure/modifier list code (29) specifically for oral medication administration with direct observation services under ABI, CHC, and PCA waiver programs. Codes H0033 and H0033 TT were moved from the general medication administration list (MA) to this new specialized list, while the MA list now only includes non-oral medication administration codes.
Action Required
Immediately: Home health agencies billing Connecticut Medicaid waiver programs must use the correct procedure/modifier list codes when submitting claims. Use list code 29 for oral medication administration direct observation services (H0033, H0033 TT) and list code MA for non-oral medication administration (T1502, T1502 TT, T1503, T1503 TT). Update billing systems to reflect these code groupings and ensure Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) compliance for all listed procedures.