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Transmittal #
R12448BP
Issue Date
2024-01-10
Subject
Updates to Medicare Benefit Policy Manual and Medicare Claims Processing Manual for Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) and Mental Health Counselors (MHCs)
Implementation Date
2024-02-11
CR #
13469
Provider Education
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Provider Education Release Date
2024-03-07
Publication #
100-02
Transmittal Year
2024
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Marriage and Family Therapists & Mental Health Counselors: Manual Updates
CMS updated manuals to reflect Medicare coverage and payment for marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors effective January 1, 2024:
- Sections 330 and 340 Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15 (PDF); see the instruction to your Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) (PDF)
- Sections 30.3.1 and 30.3.12.1 Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 1 (PDF) and Sections 240 and 250 Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 12 (PDF); see the instruction to your MAC (PDF)