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Change to Unit of Measure for 1546P - Independent Living Skills Training
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Occupational Therapy·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Mar 1, 2017
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The unit of measure for procedure code 1546P (Independent Living Skills Training) is changing from per hour to per 15-minute increments effective March 1, 2017. Providers must update their billing systems, rate structures, and schedules to reflect this quarter-hour billing change.
Action Required
Before March 1, 2017: Billing team must enter the usual and customary rate for the per 15-minute unit of measure for code 1546P in the Santrax system. Perform mass edit on applicable ILST schedules in Santrax to reflect the unit of measure change. Wait for Sandata email instructions for updating rates and editing schedules. Note: Future resubmitted claims for services before March 1, 2017 must use the original hourly unit value based on date of service.