Course Summary

An overview of coverage of Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) and intensive services under Health First Colorado and the Behavioral Health Administration, including how to use available resources that describe how to submit encounters/claims.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this material, learners will be able to:

1. Summarize the purpose of EBPs and Intensive Services and articulate how that matters to your organization.​
2. Use the most recent State Behavioral Health Services Billing Manual to submit claims/encounters for EBPs and intensive services utilizing the appropriate procedure codes and other required fields, including procedure codes under the Medicaid Capitated Behavioral Health Benefit, 1915(B)(3) (“alternative”) services codes, and the BHA. ​
3. Describe the processes associated with claims or encounter submission and related reimbursement policies.

Learning Audience

This asynchronous course is designed for behavioral health providers seeking essential information on attaining and maintaining appropriate licensure and approvals, understanding regulatory requirements, and complying with updated standards in the State of Colorado.

Course Duration

• 25 minutes

External Content Notice

This learning content is housed and managed outside of the OwnPath Learning Hub system, and is shared in partnership with the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing (HCPF).

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