MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Billing Medical Assistance for Drug Abuse Clinic services related to methadone maintenance
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Psychiatry, Pain Management, Internal Medicine·Clinics
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid has updated billing guidance for Drug Abuse Clinic services specifically related to methadone maintenance treatment. This policy provides new or revised billing procedures for providers offering methadone maintenance programs under Maryland Medicaid.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing teams at Drug Abuse Clinics providing methadone maintenance services in Maryland must review the complete policy transmittal PT25-03 from Maryland Medicaid. Update billing procedures, coding practices, and documentation requirements for methadone maintenance services according to the new guidelines. Ensure staff are trained on any new billing requirements to prevent claim denials.