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AK Medicaid Policy Guidance: Cognitive Assessment & Care Plans
Alaska Medicaid·AK · Geriatrics, Neurology, Family Medicine +2 more·Policy Update
Effective date
Jul 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Alaska Medicaid now covers cognitive assessment and care plan services using CPT code 99483 for patients with cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer's, dementia, or mild cognitive impairment. The service requires an independent historian and must include all specified assessment elements plus a written care plan shared with patient/caregiver.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must add CPT code 99483 to Alaska Medicaid billing system with approved diagnosis codes. Providers must ensure all required service elements are documented including independent historian presence, standardized assessment tools, functional evaluation, medication review, safety assessment, caregiver identification, and written care plan shared with patient/caregiver. Update encounter forms to include checklist of required elements for cognitive assessment visits.