PA Lookup
If you have questions about prior authorizations, please call:
Member and Recipient Service Line: 1-877-685-2415
Provider Support Service Line: 1-855-250-1539
Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and Management services provided by a Psychiatrist / MD or a Psych NP/PA.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Unit Value
One CPT code = 1 unit of service.
Limits
- 1. Outpatient BH does not cover: a) sleep therapy for psychiatric disorders; b) medical, cognitive, intellectual or development issue that would not benefit from outpatient treatment services, OR; c) when the focus of treatment does not address the symptoms of the diagnosis.
- 2. State funds will not cover the same services provided by the same or different attending provider on the same day for the same individual
- 3. Only 1 psychiatric CPT code from the State-Funded Outpatient Behavioral Health Services policy is allowed per individual per day of service from the same attending provider. Only 2 psychiatric CPT codes from this policy are allowed per individual per date of service.
- 4. Physicians billing E/M codes with psychotherapy add-on codes must have documentation supporting that the E/M service was separate and distinct from the psychotherapy service.
- 5. The provider will communicate and coordinate care with other professionals providing care to the recipient.
- 6. Telehealth, Virtual Communication, and Hybrid Telehealth services must follow the guidelines and requirements detailed in the State-Funded Telehealth and Virtual Services service definition.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and Management provided by a Psychiatrist / MD/ DO or a Psych NP/PA.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Unit Value
One service code = 1 unit of service
Limits
- 1. Outpatient BH does not cover: a) sleep therapy for psychiatric disorders; b) medical, cognitive, intellectual or development issue that would not benefit from outpatient treatment services, OR; c) when the focus of treatment does not address the symptoms of the diagnosis.
- 2. Members w/ both MCD and Medicare, the provider shall bill Medicare as primary before submitting a claim to MCD. For members having both MCD and any other insurance coverage, the other insurance shall be billed prior to billing MCD. MCD is the payor of last resort.
- 3. Physicians billing E/M codes with psychotherapy add-on codes must have documentation supporting that the E/M service was separate and distinct from the psychotherapy service.
- 4. The provider will communicate and coordinate care with other professionals providing care to the member.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and Management services provided by a Psychiatrist / MD or a Psych NP/PA.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Unit Value
One CPT code = 1 unit of service.
Limits
- 1. Outpatient BH does not cover: a) sleep therapy for psychiatric disorders; b) medical, cognitive, intellectual or development issue that would not benefit from outpatient treatment services, OR; c) when the focus of treatment does not address the symptoms of the diagnosis.
- 2. State funds will not cover the same services provided by the same or different attending provider on the same day for the same individual
- 3. Only 1 psychiatric CPT code from the State-Funded Outpatient Behavioral Health Services policy is allowed per individual per day of service from the same attending provider. Only 2 psychiatric CPT codes from this policy are allowed per individual per date of service.
- 4. Physicians billing E/M codes with psychotherapy add-on codes must have documentation supporting that the E/M service was separate and distinct from the psychotherapy service.
- 5. The provider will communicate and coordinate care with other professionals providing care to the recipient.
- 6. Telehealth, Virtual Communication, and Hybrid Telehealth services must follow the guidelines and requirements detailed in the State-Funded Telehealth and Virtual Services service definition.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and Management services provided by a Psychiatrist / MD or a Psych NP/PA.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Unit Value
One CPT code = 1 unit of service.
Limits
- 1. Outpatient BH does not cover: a) sleep therapy for psychiatric disorders; b) medical, cognitive, intellectual or development issue that would not benefit from outpatient treatment services, OR; c) when the focus of treatment does not address the symptoms of the diagnosis.
- 2. State funds will not cover the same services provided by the same or different attending provider on the same day for the same individual
- 3. Only 1 psychiatric CPT code from the State-Funded Outpatient Behavioral Health Services policy is allowed per individual per day of service from the same attending provider. Only 2 psychiatric CPT codes from this policy are allowed per individual per date of service.
- 4. Physicians billing E/M codes with psychotherapy add-on codes must have documentation supporting that the E/M service was separate and distinct from the psychotherapy service.
- 5. The provider will communicate and coordinate care with other professionals providing care to the recipient.
- 6. Telehealth, Virtual Communication, and Hybrid Telehealth services must follow the guidelines and requirements detailed in the State-Funded Telehealth and Virtual Services service definition.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and Management provided by a Psychiatrist / MD/ DO or a Psych NP/PA.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Unit Value
One service code = 1 unit of service
Limits
- 1. Outpatient BH does not cover: a) sleep therapy for psychiatric disorders; b) medical, cognitive, intellectual or development issue that would not benefit from outpatient treatment services, OR; c) when the focus of treatment does not address the symptoms of the diagnosis.
- 2. Members w/ both MCD and Medicare, the provider shall bill Medicare as primary before submitting a claim to MCD. For members having both MCD and any other insurance coverage, the other insurance shall be billed prior to billing MCD. MCD is the payor of last resort.
- 3. Physicians billing E/M codes with psychotherapy add-on codes must have documentation supporting that the E/M service was separate and distinct from the psychotherapy service.
- 4. The provider will communicate and coordinate care with other professionals providing care to the member.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and Management services provided by a Psychiatrist / MD or a Psych NP/PA.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Unit Value
One CPT code = 1 unit of service.
Limits
- 1. Outpatient BH does not cover: a) sleep therapy for psychiatric disorders; b) medical, cognitive, intellectual or development issue that would not benefit from outpatient treatment services, OR; c) when the focus of treatment does not address the symptoms of the diagnosis.
- 2. State funds will not cover the same services provided by the same or different attending provider on the same day for the same individual
- 3. Only 1 psychiatric CPT code from the State-Funded Outpatient Behavioral Health Services policy is allowed per individual per day of service from the same attending provider. Only 2 psychiatric CPT codes from this policy are allowed per individual per date of service.
- 4. Physicians billing E/M codes with psychotherapy add-on codes must have documentation supporting that the E/M service was separate and distinct from the psychotherapy service.
- 5. The provider will communicate and coordinate care with other professionals providing care to the recipient.
- 6. Telehealth, Virtual Communication, and Hybrid Telehealth services must follow the guidelines and requirements detailed in the State-Funded Telehealth and Virtual Services service definition.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and Management provided by a Psychiatrist / MD/ DO or a Psych NP/PA.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Unit Value
One service code = 1 unit of service
Limits
- 1. Outpatient BH does not cover: a) sleep therapy for psychiatric disorders; b) medical, cognitive, intellectual or development issue that would not benefit from outpatient treatment services, OR; c) when the focus of treatment does not address the symptoms of the diagnosis.
- 2. Members w/ both MCD and Medicare, the provider shall bill Medicare as primary before submitting a claim to MCD. For members having both MCD and any other insurance coverage, the other insurance shall be billed prior to billing MCD. MCD is the payor of last resort.
- 3. Physicians billing E/M codes with psychotherapy add-on codes must have documentation supporting that the E/M service was separate and distinct from the psychotherapy service.
- 4. The provider will communicate and coordinate care with other professionals providing care to the member.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and Management services provided by a Psychiatrist / MD or a Psych NP/PA.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Unit Value
One CPT code = 1 unit of service.
Limits
- 1. Outpatient BH does not cover: a) sleep therapy for psychiatric disorders; b) medical, cognitive, intellectual or development issue that would not benefit from outpatient treatment services, OR; c) when the focus of treatment does not address the symptoms of the diagnosis.
- 2. State funds will not cover the same services provided by the same or different attending provider on the same day for the same individual
- 3. Only 1 psychiatric CPT code from the State-Funded Outpatient Behavioral Health Services policy is allowed per individual per day of service from the same attending provider. Only 2 psychiatric CPT codes from this policy are allowed per individual per date of service.
- 4. Physicians billing E/M codes with psychotherapy add-on codes must have documentation supporting that the E/M service was separate and distinct from the psychotherapy service.
- 5. The provider will communicate and coordinate care with other professionals providing care to the recipient.
- 6. Telehealth, Virtual Communication, and Hybrid Telehealth services must follow the guidelines and requirements detailed in the State-Funded Telehealth and Virtual Services service definition.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and Management services provided by a Psychiatrist / MD or a Psych NP/PA.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Unit Value
One CPT code = 1 unit of service.
Limits
- 1. Outpatient BH does not cover: a) sleep therapy for psychiatric disorders; b) medical, cognitive, intellectual or development issue that would not benefit from outpatient treatment services, OR; c) when the focus of treatment does not address the symptoms of the diagnosis.
- 2. State funds will not cover the same services provided by the same or different attending provider on the same day for the same individual
- 3. Only 1 psychiatric CPT code from the State-Funded Outpatient Behavioral Health Services policy is allowed per individual per day of service from the same attending provider. Only 2 psychiatric CPT codes from this policy are allowed per individual per date of service.
- 4. Physicians billing E/M codes with psychotherapy add-on codes must have documentation supporting that the E/M service was separate and distinct from the psychotherapy service.
- 5. The provider will communicate and coordinate care with other professionals providing care to the recipient.
- 6. Telehealth, Virtual Communication, and Hybrid Telehealth services must follow the guidelines and requirements detailed in the State-Funded Telehealth and Virtual Services service definition.
Other Information
Modifier(s):
GT: Telehealth
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and Management provided by a Psychiatrist / MD/ DO or a Psych NP/PA.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Unit Value
One service code = 1 unit of service
Limits
- 1. Outpatient BH does not cover: a) sleep therapy for psychiatric disorders; b) medical, cognitive, intellectual or development issue that would not benefit from outpatient treatment services, OR; c) when the focus of treatment does not address the symptoms of the diagnosis.
- 2. Members w/ both MCD and Medicare, the provider shall bill Medicare as primary before submitting a claim to MCD. For members having both MCD and any other insurance coverage, the other insurance shall be billed prior to billing MCD. MCD is the payor of last resort.
- 3. Physicians billing E/M codes with psychotherapy add-on codes must have documentation supporting that the E/M service was separate and distinct from the psychotherapy service.
- 4. The provider will communicate and coordinate care with other professionals providing care to the member.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Clinical Coverage Policy No. 1H
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and Management services provided by a Psychiatrist / MD or a Psych NP/PA.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Unit Value
One CPT code = 1 unit of service.
Limits
- 1. Outpatient BH does not cover: a) sleep therapy for psychiatric disorders; b) medical, cognitive, intellectual or development issue that would not benefit from outpatient treatment services, OR; c) when the focus of treatment does not address the symptoms of the diagnosis.
- 2. State funds will not cover the same services provided by the same or different attending provider on the same day for the same individual
- 3. Only 1 psychiatric CPT code from the State-Funded Outpatient Behavioral Health Services policy is allowed per individual per day of service from the same attending provider. Only 2 psychiatric CPT codes from this policy are allowed per individual per date of service.
- 4. Physicians billing E/M codes with psychotherapy add-on codes must have documentation supporting that the E/M service was separate and distinct from the psychotherapy service.
- 5. The provider will communicate and coordinate care with other professionals providing care to the recipient.
- 6. Telehealth, Virtual Communication, and Hybrid Telehealth services must follow the guidelines and requirements detailed in the State-Funded Telehealth and Virtual Services service definition.
Other Information
Modifier(s):
GT: Telehealth
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and Management provided by a Psychiatrist / MD/ DO or a Psych NP/PA.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Unit Value
One service code = 1 unit of service
Limits
- 1. Outpatient BH does not cover: a) sleep therapy for psychiatric disorders; b) medical, cognitive, intellectual or development issue that would not benefit from outpatient treatment services, OR; c) when the focus of treatment does not address the symptoms of the diagnosis.
- 2. Members w/ both MCD and Medicare, the provider shall bill Medicare as primary before submitting a claim to MCD. For members having both MCD and any other insurance coverage, the other insurance shall be billed prior to billing MCD. MCD is the payor of last resort.
- 3. Physicians billing E/M codes with psychotherapy add-on codes must have documentation supporting that the E/M service was separate and distinct from the psychotherapy service.
- 4. The provider will communicate and coordinate care with other professionals providing care to the member.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Clinical Coverage Policy No. 1H
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and Management services provided by a Psychiatrist / MD or a Psych NP/PA.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Unit Value
One CPT code = 1 unit of service.
Limits
- 1. Outpatient BH does not cover: a) sleep therapy for psychiatric disorders; b) medical, cognitive, intellectual or development issue that would not benefit from outpatient treatment services, OR; c) when the focus of treatment does not address the symptoms of the diagnosis.
- 2. State funds will not cover the same services provided by the same or different attending provider on the same day for the same individual
- 3. Only 1 psychiatric CPT code from the State-Funded Outpatient Behavioral Health Services policy is allowed per individual per day of service from the same attending provider. Only 2 psychiatric CPT codes from this policy are allowed per individual per date of service.
- 4. Physicians billing E/M codes with psychotherapy add-on codes must have documentation supporting that the E/M service was separate and distinct from the psychotherapy service.
- 5. The provider will communicate and coordinate care with other professionals providing care to the recipient.
- 6. Telehealth, Virtual Communication, and Hybrid Telehealth services must follow the guidelines and requirements detailed in the State-Funded Telehealth and Virtual Services service definition.
Other Information
Modifier(s):
GT: Telehealth
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and Management provided by a Psychiatrist / MD/ DO or a Psych NP/PA.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Unit Value
One service code = 1 unit of service
Limits
- 1. Outpatient BH does not cover: a) sleep therapy for psychiatric disorders; b) medical, cognitive, intellectual or development issue that would not benefit from outpatient treatment services, OR; c) when the focus of treatment does not address the symptoms of the diagnosis.
- 2. Members w/ both MCD and Medicare, the provider shall bill Medicare as primary before submitting a claim to MCD. For members having both MCD and any other insurance coverage, the other insurance shall be billed prior to billing MCD. MCD is the payor of last resort.
- 3. Physicians billing E/M codes with psychotherapy add-on codes must have documentation supporting that the E/M service was separate and distinct from the psychotherapy service.
- 4. The provider will communicate and coordinate care with other professionals providing care to the member.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Clinical Coverage Policy No. 1H
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and Management services provided by a Psychiatrist / MD or a Psych NP/PA.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Unit Value
One CPT code = 1 unit of service.
Limits
- 1. Outpatient BH does not cover: a) sleep therapy for psychiatric disorders; b) medical, cognitive, intellectual or development issue that would not benefit from outpatient treatment services, OR; c) when the focus of treatment does not address the symptoms of the diagnosis.
- 2. State funds will not cover the same services provided by the same or different attending provider on the same day for the same individual
- 3. Only 1 psychiatric CPT code from the State-Funded Outpatient Behavioral Health Services policy is allowed per individual per day of service from the same attending provider. Only 2 psychiatric CPT codes from this policy are allowed per individual per date of service.
- 4. Physicians billing E/M codes with psychotherapy add-on codes must have documentation supporting that the E/M service was separate and distinct from the psychotherapy service.
- 5. The provider will communicate and coordinate care with other professionals providing care to the recipient.
- 6. Telehealth, Virtual Communication, and Hybrid Telehealth services must follow the guidelines and requirements detailed in the State-Funded Telehealth and Virtual Services service definition.
Other Information
Modifier(s):
GT: Telehealth
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and Management provided by a Psychiatrist / MD/ DO or a Psych NP/PA.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Unit Value
One service code = 1 unit of service
Limits
- 1. Outpatient BH does not cover: a) sleep therapy for psychiatric disorders; b) medical, cognitive, intellectual or development issue that would not benefit from outpatient treatment services, OR; c) when the focus of treatment does not address the symptoms of the diagnosis.
- 2. Members w/ both MCD and Medicare, the provider shall bill Medicare as primary before submitting a claim to MCD. For members having both MCD and any other insurance coverage, the other insurance shall be billed prior to billing MCD. MCD is the payor of last resort.
- 3. Physicians billing E/M codes with psychotherapy add-on codes must have documentation supporting that the E/M service was separate and distinct from the psychotherapy service.
- 4. The provider will communicate and coordinate care with other professionals providing care to the member.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Clinical Coverage Policy No. 1H
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
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