MedicaidBilling CodesMedium impact
24-456 HCPCS Coding Guidance for Select Community Supports Housing Services
Health Net·CA · Psychiatry·Coding
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CalViva Health updated HCPCS coding guidance for Community Supports housing services outreach efforts, requiring providers to use specific T1016 code combinations with modifiers U8 (in-person) or U8+GQ (telephonic/electronic) for both successful and unsuccessful outreach. These codes will be paid at $0.00 for reporting purposes only and do not affect existing contracts.
Action Required
Immediately: Community Supports providers in Fresno, Kings and Madera counties must update billing systems to submit HCPCS code T1016 with modifier U8 for in-person outreach or modifiers U8+GQ for telephonic/electronic outreach for housing services. Bill in 15-minute increments following Rule of Eights for both successful and unsuccessful outreach efforts. Stop reporting once member is enrolled in services. Expect automatic $0.00 payment response for reporting purposes.