March 19, 2026
Quick recap
The meeting focused on billing challenges and insurance reimbursement issues across behavioral health organizations. Participants discussed problems with Texas Children's denying claims and their inability to speak directly with the claims department, as well as discrepancies in payment amounts from the state comptroller's office. Carrie shared information about higher-paying billing codes for residential services, particularly H0018, which pays significantly more than Medicaid rates. The group explored the possibility of bringing in an expert to provide training on billing codes and private insurance practices. They also discussed recent rate increases for Medicaid services that took effect March 1, 2026, though most rates remained unchanged for residential services.