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Maryland MedicaidMedicaid · Administrative · Provider Transmittal · MD · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry +2 moreMedium impact

Medicaid Billing and Enrollment for Physicians Providing Buprenorphine Services

Act
immediately
Effective date
Not stated in the notice
Identified
Jun 20, 2026

Summary

Maryland Medicaid has updated billing and enrollment requirements for physicians providing buprenorphine services for substance abuse treatment. This policy clarifies credentialing, billing procedures, and documentation requirements for providers treating opioid addiction with buprenorphine.

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What to do

immediately · 3 steps
01Providers offering buprenorphine services must review Maryland Medicaid enrollment requirements and ensure proper credentialing.
02Billing team should verify all buprenorphine-prescribing providers are properly enrolled with Maryland Medicaid.
03Update provider enrollment documentation and billing procedures according to new guidelines.

Original notice

Medicaid Billing and Enrollment for Physicians Providing Buprenorphine Services
health.maryland.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.
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