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This bill aims to improve the understanding and implementation of occupational therapy coverage under Medicare, specifically for mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to provide educational materials and outreach to stakeholders about how occupational therapy services can be billed and covered when treating mental health or substance use disorders. The outreach will focus on clarifying the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual and explaining the appropriate Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes that should be used for these services. By mandating this educational effort, the bill seeks to ensure that healthcare providers and patients have a clear understanding of how occupational therapy can be utilized and reimbursed when addressing mental health challenges under the Medicare program.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4037/all-info