Sen. Laura M. Murphy

Filed: 4/17/2024

 

 


 

 


 
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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 2730

2    AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 2730 by replacing
3everything after the enacting clause with the following:
 
4    "Section 5. The Illinois Public Aid Code is amended by
5adding Section 5-55 as follows:
 
6    (305 ILCS 5/5-55 new)
7    Sec. 5-55. Reimbursement for music therapy services. The
8Department shall establish a process for reimbursing music
9therapy services provided by licensed music therapists. To be
10eligible for reimbursement under this Section, music therapy
11services must be provided by a music therapist licensed by the
12Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The
13existing Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
14reimbursement code G0176 shall be utilized for music therapy
15billing and shall not be limited to specific diagnostic groups
16to ensure fair and equitable compensation for music therapy

 

 

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1services for all consumers, considering the expertise and
2specialized skills of music therapists. Health care providers
3shall be notified of the coverage of music therapy services
4under this HCPCS code, and relevant training may be provided
5to ensure proper billing and documentation procedures for
6music therapy services. This Section shall be implemented on
7January 1, 2025.
 
8    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
9becoming law.".