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IHCP reminds providers about HQ modifier usage for personal care services (BT2025163)

Indianasub_regulatoryIndiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP)

What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1Providers must use the HQ modifier to indicate a 24-hour congregate setting for personal care services that are EVV-exempt in that setting.(IHCP reminds providers about HQ modifier usage for personal care services (BT2025163))
  • 2The HQ modifier may only be used for personal care services performed in a 24-hour congregate setting and is not permitted for services in a non-24-hour congregate setting.(IHCP reminds providers about HQ modifier usage for personal care services (BT2025163))

Applies to: personal care

IHCP reminds providers that the HQ modifier for personal care services is allowed only for a 24-hour congregate setting and must be used to indicate that setting when EVV records are not required.

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