Policy UpdatesCommercialFebruary 1, 2024

MCG care guidelines 27th edition update

Effective June 1, 2024, Anthem will transition from CG-BEH-02 (Adaptive Behavioral Treatment) and MCG W0153 (Behavioral Health Care Applied Behavioral Analysis), to MCG B-806-T Behavioral Health Care Applied Behavioral Analysis (Original MCG Guideline), for medical necessity/clinical appropriateness reviews.

If you have questions, please contact the provider service number on the back of the member's ID card.

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PUBLICATIONS: February 2024 Provider Newsletter