Coding Guidance for Pharmacies
New York Medicaid plans will reimburse Providers for COVID-19 specimen collection or CLIA waived COVID-19 testing for Medicaid Members, when such collection or testing is in compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order #202.24.
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According to MVP provider updates- MVP has lifted the restriction of max 8 visits per calendar year.
As of 11/1/2020- there will be no maximum number of SCC or smoking cessation counseling. Instead, MVP will cover as many sessions as needed, based on medical necessity.
Reminder that SCC services include: screening, behavioral interventions, medication for adults, and behavioral interventions for school-aged children and adolescents, as appropriate.
This benefits is available to members no matter which type of products they use. These products include: smokeless tobacco (dip, chew, snuff, etc), cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and vaping of nicotine products.
KR2 Medical Billing 