MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Medicaid Billing and Enrollment for Physicians Providing Buprenorphine Services
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry +2 more·Provider Transmittal
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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.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers offering buprenorphine services must review Maryland Medicaid enrollment requirements and ensure proper credentialing. Billing team should verify all buprenorphine-prescribing providers are properly enrolled with Maryland Medicaid. Update provider enrollment documentation and billing procedures according to new guidelines.