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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Evaluation and Treatment Services Provided by Medical Clinics, Rehabilitation Clinics and Board Certified Behavior Analysts

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Psychiatry +2 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jan 1, 2015
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Connecticut Medicaid expanded coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluation and treatment services for members under 21, including medical clinics, rehabilitation clinics, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts. This policy clarifies billing procedures, provider qualifications, and reimbursement rates for comprehensive ASD services.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing teams at medical and rehabilitation clinics in Connecticut must verify Medicaid provider enrollment for ASD services. Update billing procedures to use existing E&M codes (99201-99255) for medical/physical evaluations. Ensure proper documentation requirements are met for comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and behavior assessments. Review reimbursement rates which match behavioral health clinic rates.

Affected Billing Codes

99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
99241
99242
99243
99244
99245
99251
99252
99253
99254
99255