Speech language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy services provided to recipients who are 20 years of age or younger are part of Maryland Medical fee- Assistance’s for-service system when not provided as a home health or inpatient service. Home health and inpatient care are coverable by the MCO. Therapy providers who are enrolled as a Maryland Medical Assistance provider may render the prescribed therapy services and bill the Program directly on the CMS-1500 form under his/her Maryland Medical Assistance assigned provider identification number. Acupuncture, nutrition, and chiropractic services continue as a covered benefit under the MCO system; these services must be billed to the MCO for MCO enrollees. Contact the MCO for preauthorization/treatment procedures for acupuncture, nutrition, and chiropractic services.
Speech language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy services provided to recipients who are 20 years of age or younger are part of Maryland Medical Assistance’s fee- for-service system when not provided as a home health or inpatient service. Home health and inpatient care are coverable by the MCO. Therapy providers who are enrolled as a Maryland Medical Assistance provider may render the prescribed therapy services and bill the Program directly on the CMS-1500 form under his/her Maryland Medical Assistance assigned provider identification number. Acupuncture, nutrition, and chiropractic services continue as a covered benefit under the MCO system; these services must be billed to the MCO for MCO enrollees. Contact the MCO for preauthorization/treatment procedures for acupuncture, nutrition, and chiropractic services.