MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
Supplement 24-03: Implementation of Mobile Crisis Intervention Services and Mobile Response and Stabilization See Updated Supplement 24-14
New Mexico Medicaid·NM · Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
New Mexico Medicaid has implemented billing and reimbursement guidance for Mobile Crisis Intervention Services and Children's Mobile Response and Stabilization Services, effective July 1, 2023. These services provide 24/7 mental health crisis response through multidisciplinary teams and must be billed using CMS-1500 forms with specific provider certification requirements.
Action Required
Immediately: Behavioral health agencies in New Mexico must obtain BHSD certification for Mobile Crisis Teams and CYFD certification for MRSS teams to bill for these services. Update billing systems to use CMS-1500 claim forms with Agency NPI in the rendering field. Ensure staff complete required training (25 hours initial, 20 hours annual for MCT; 30 hours MRSS training plus field training for MRSS). Establish 24/7 operational capacity and community partnerships as required for service delivery.