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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 306 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEM
SUBCHAPTER H - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES--TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SECTION/RULE §306.369 - Documentation Requirements
Chapter Review Date 07/23/2024

(a) A provider must accurately document the services rendered and identify the method of service delivery. Documentation requirements for behavioral health services delivered by audiovisual technology or audio-only technology are the same as for service delivery in person.(b) Before delivering a behavioral health service by audio-only technology, a provider must:(1) obtain informed consent from the individual or LAR except when doing so is not feasible or could result in death or injury to the individual;(2) if applicable, document in the individual's medical record that informed consent was obtained verbally; and(3) document the reason why the provider delivered services by audio-only technology.(c) A provider must adhere to documentation requirements in accordance with publications and conditions described in §306.367(b) of this subchapter (relating to General Provisions) if the general revenue-funded behavioral health service has a procedure code that is billable in Medicaid.

Source Note: The provisions of this §306.369 adopted to be effective February 23, 2025, 50 TexReg 997

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