MedicaidDocumentationMedium impact
Documenting Behavioral Health Services Billed in FQHC Settings
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, General Practice·Provider Transmittal
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid has issued new guidance on documenting behavioral health services billed in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) settings. This policy clarifies documentation requirements for mental health and substance abuse services provided in FQHC environments.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing teams at FQHCs should review the Maryland Medicaid provider transmittal PT-10-17 to understand updated documentation requirements for behavioral health services. Update documentation templates and train staff on new requirements to ensure Medicaid claims compliance.