Are you a NY provider that accepts NYS medicaid members and performs lactation services? Then this blog post is for you!

Provider qualifications:

• Physician
• Physician Assistant
• Nurse Practitioner
• Midwife
• Registered Nurse

Additional Certifications:

• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
• Certified Lactation Specialist
• Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
• Certified Lactation Counselor
• Certified Lactation Educator
• Certified Clinical Lactationist
• Certified Breastfeeding Educator

Coverage:

• Up to 12 months after the end of pregnancy
• 1 group patient education session prenatally and 1 group session postpartum

Coding:

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