MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Conducting PASRR Level II evaluations during the COVID-19 emergency
Oregon Health Plan·OR · Psychiatry·Provider
Effective date
Jun 17, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
PASRR Level II (SMI) evaluations for nursing facility residents must now be conducted via telemedicine only during the COVID-19 emergency, not in-person visits. Providers must document in evaluation narratives that telemedicine was used, but billing codes and processes remain unchanged.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers conducting PASRR Level II (SMI) evaluations must switch to telemedicine-only delivery for nursing facility residents. Document in all evaluation narratives that the assessment was completed using telemedicine (digital platform, phone, or tablet). Continue using current billing codes and e-invoicing processes without changes.