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Billing Requirements to Identify a Distinct/Separate Urgent, Clinic or Emergency Visit

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +2 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) has issued new billing requirements for identifying distinct/separate urgent care, clinic, and emergency department visits. This policy establishes specific criteria and documentation requirements for billing these visit types separately.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team must review the full policy document at the provided URL to understand specific billing requirements for urgent care, clinic, and emergency visits under Connecticut Medicaid. Update billing procedures and staff training to ensure proper identification and documentation of distinct/separate visits. Verify encounter forms and EMR templates include required elements for visit distinction.