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Important ABI Reminders and Updates
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Neurology, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab)·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Sep 1, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) providers must now submit claims directly to Hewlett Packard Enterprise using specific systems based on EVV requirements. Two procedure codes changed billing units: 1548P now bills per 15 minutes instead of hourly, and 1561P now bills hourly with 8-unit daily maximum instead of once per day.
Action Required
Immediately: ABI service providers must update billing systems to submit claims directly to Hewlett Packard Enterprise via vendor software, secure web portal, or EVV system. Update billing increments for code 1548P to per 15-minute units and 1561P to hourly units (maximum 8 per day). Download revised ABI Procedure Code Crosswalk from ctdssmap.com provider portal. Verify EVV requirements for each service type before billing.