In January 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the bundled payments for the overall treatment of OUD can be used for any substance use disorder or treating several at one time. This quick guide summarizes the codes that can be used to bill for these services.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Billing Collaborative Care
Since hosting monthly finance office hours, the AIMS Center has compiled the most asked questions and their answers. Answers address a variety of billing and financing topics including: reimbursement, the CoCM team, general BHI code, patient cost, registry options, telehealth, time tracking and more.
Updated 03/28/2023
Guidance on Verbal Patient Consent and CoCM
Ensuring that a patient understands the Collaborative Care (CoCM) program before agreeing to participate is a crucial task for primary care providers. This resource provides general guidance on obtaining verbal consent from patients to participate in CoCM. Please note that these are general tips and that specific consent requirements may vary by state and patient insurance.