Hot Tip Index

The MO HealthNet Division publishes Hot Tips to supply information to clarify and assist providers in receiving timely reimbursement for services provided and claims disposition.

COVID-19: COVID Testing and Specimen Collection Codes - Updated

The MO HealthNet Division (MHD) is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus.  The virus has been named "SARS-CoV-2" and the disease it causes has been named "coronavirus disease 2019" (abbreviated "COVID-19"). 

The MHD continues to monitor Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance related to COVID-19 testing and specimen collection.  The table below lists the COVID-19 testing and specimen collection procedure codes the MHD currently covers as well as who can bill each code, effective dates, max units, and rates. 

COVID-19: Registered Behavior Technician - Update

On March 20, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and due to the closure of testing centers administering the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) exam, the MO HealthNet Division (MHD) published a provider hot tip waiving the RBT requirement for technicians who met all other requirements but had not taken the RBT exam. On July 27, 2020, the MHD published a provider hot tip to reinstate the RBT requirement.

COVID-19: Asthma Management at School - COVID-19 Response

The COVID19 pandemic presents new challenges for asthma management in the school setting, at least in the near-term. Join Missouri Telehealth Network’s Asthma Community Education (ACE) ECHO for a concise summary of how school nurses are preparing for safe and effective asthma care at school. Join the video webinar on August 11 at 12 pm.

Be prepared to help school nurses provide asthma care without nebulizers.

Learn about innovations in MDI administration for both routine care and life-threatening asthma exacerbations.

On the day of the Webinar…