MedicaidBilling CodesMedium impact
Add-on fee for interpreter services extended for fee-for-service payment
Oregon Health Plan·OR·Provider
Effective date
May 18, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is extending a $60 administrative add-on fee for interpreter services during fee-for-service healthcare visits through the COVID-19 public health emergency period. Providers can bill using CDT code D9990 for dental visits and HCPCS code T1013 for other visits when qualified interpreters are used.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update system to include CDT code D9990 for dental visits with interpreter services and HCPCS code T1013 for all other visits with interpreter services at $60 per date of service. Providers must document use of qualified or certified interpreters in medical records for audit purposes. Apply only to Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) fee-for-service visits.