MedicaidBilling CodesMedium impact
KMAP BULLETIN: UPDATED - Children’s Behavioral Interventionist Program
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS · Psychiatry, Pediatrics·Specialty Services
Effective date
Oct 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
KMAP updated billing codes and rates for Children's Behavioral Interventionist (CBI) services effective October 1, 2023. Two codes are now available: H2018 (per diem at $445 for 3+ hours with family present) and H2017 with U3 modifier ($37 per 15-minute increment, max 12 units daily). All billing must be performed by the supervising entity, not the interventionist directly.
Action Required
Immediately: Update billing system to include H2018 ($445 per diem for 3+ hour CBI services) and H2017 with U3 modifier ($37 per 15-minute unit, max 12 units daily) for Children's Behavioral Interventionist services. Ensure all CBI billing is performed by supervising entity only. Train staff that H2018 requires family presence and minimum 3 service hours, while H2017 U3 requires detailed documentation when less than 3 hours and cannot be used for service tapering.