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Improve Behavioral Health Outcomes with Accurate Reporting
Florida Blue·FL · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Specialty Services
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Jun 16, 2026
Summary
Florida Blue updated guidelines for behavioral health HEDIS reporting, emphasizing accurate documentation and coding for mental health and substance use disorder treatments. The policy highlights specific CPT codes 98960-98962 and HCPCS code G0155 for behavioral health screenings and follow-up visits to improve quality scores and patient outcomes.
Action Required
Billing team should ensure accurate and timely recording of CPT codes 98960-98962 and HCPCS code G0155 for behavioral health screenings and follow-up visits. Providers must document mental health diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up visits properly to meet HEDIS reporting requirements and improve quality scores.