(1) These requirements are in addition to those contained in rule provisions generally applicable to Medicaid providers.

(2) For purposes of Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, licensed psychologist services are limited to the services designated in the department's Covered Psychologist CPT Codes List (2014). The department adopts and incorporates by reference the Covered Psychologist CPT Codes List (2014). A copy of the Covered Psychologist CPT Codes List (2014) may be obtained from the department web site at http://medicaidprovider.mt.gov or Department of Public Health and Human Services, Addictive and Mental Disorders Division, P.O. Box 202905, Helena, MT 59620-2905.

(3) Group therapy services provided by a licensed psychologist must have no more than eight individuals participating in the group.

(4) When an eligible child receives licensed psychologist services, and the psychologist consults with the parent as part of the child's treatment, time spent with the parent may be billed to Medicaid under the child's name, subject to the requirements of these rules. The provider must indicate on the claim that the child is the patient and state the child's diagnosis. The provider must also indicate consultation was with the parent.

(5) Licensed psychologist services must be supported by records as required in ARM 37.85.414.

(6) Services provided through interactive video systems are considered to be face-to-face services and are covered and reimbursed in the same fashion as in-person services. Telephone contacts are not a licensed psychologist service.

(7) Licensed psychologist services provided in a hospital on an inpatient basis that are covered by Medicaid as part of the diagnosis related group (DRG) payment under ARM 37.86.2907 are not reimbursable as psychological services. These noncovered services include:

(a) services provided by a licensed psychologist who is employed or under a contract with a hospital;

(b) services provided for purposes of discharge planning as required by 42 CFR, part 482.43; and

(c) services that are required as a part of hospital licensure or certification.