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Fax Blast - Policy Changes to Mental Health-Partial Hospitalization Program (MH-PHP) H0035 Provider Requirements
Aetna Better Health of Virginia·VA · Psychiatry·Policy Update
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Aug 13, 2026
Summary
Aetna Better Health of Virginia has issued a policy update regarding Mental Health-Partial Hospitalization Program (MH-PHP) provider requirements for billing code H0035. The specific changes to provider requirements cannot be fully assessed as only a summary was provided rather than the complete policy document.
Action Required
URGENT - By [effective date to be confirmed]: Billing team must obtain and review the complete fax blast policy document from Aetna Better Health of Virginia at the provided URL to identify specific provider requirement changes for H0035 mental health-partial hospitalization program billing. Once requirements are identified, update billing system validation rules, provider credentialing files, and encounter templates accordingly. Forward policy details to all providers who bill for MH-PHP services. Failure to comply with updated provider requirements may result in claim denials or provider contract violations. Contact Aetna Better Health of Virginia directly at 1-800-[provider support line] to confirm effective date and implementation deadline.