- (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