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Public Health Registered Nurse Services During the Postpartum Period per Public Act 102-0665
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · OB-GYN, Family Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Oct 13, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid now covers public health registered nurse services during the postpartum period under Public Act 102-0665. Local health departments can bill specific home visit E/M codes for postpartum nursing services provided in patients' homes.
Action Required
Immediately: Local health departments in Illinois should verify their billing systems can process home visit E/M codes 99341-99345 and 99347-99350 for postpartum nursing services. Update encounter forms to include these codes for public health registered nurse visits during the postpartum period. Contact Bureau of Professional and Ancillary Services at 877-782-5565 with questions.