Texas Administrative Code
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 306.369 - Documentation Requirements

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 306.369

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

(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.

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