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Michigan Medicaid - MDHHSMedicaid · Coverage · Provider Bulletin · MI · Audiology, Speech TherapyMedium impact

MSA 20-53

Act
immediately
Effective date
Jun 1, 2020
Identified
Jun 20, 2026

Summary

Michigan Medicaid temporarily allows specific audiology services to be provided via telemedicine during COVID-19, including speech therapy, hearing aid services, and cochlear implant programming. Billing requires Place of Service 02 and GT modifier for telemedicine claims.

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What to do

immediately · 3 steps
01Billing team must update system to allow telemedicine billing for specified audiology CPT/HCPCS codes with Place of Service 02 and GT modifier.
02Ensure FDA compliance for remote cochlear implant programming codes 92601-92604.
03Update encounter forms to reflect telemedicine requirements for Michigan Medicaid audiology services.

Codes mentioned

925079250892590925919260192602926039260492626926279263092633S9152V5011V5020

Original notice

MSA 20-53
michigan.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.
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