Behavioral Health Service Record Documentation Standards
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Appendix and reference material for the CareSource Arkansas PASSE administrative policy, listing related policies, applicable federal and state rules, review history, and references. Affects CareSource providers operating under the Arkansas PASSE program.
Where Coverage Criteria Live
Where to find coverage criteria
Coverage and service-specific criteria are contained in the referenced documents:
Service Codes and Thresholds
| No codes listed |
Related Policies & Provider Manual References
Follow CareSource PASSE and Arkansas Medicaid manuals for prior authorization and coverage rules
See the listed CareSource and Arkansas Medicaid manuals for applicable prior authorization, coverage, and operational rules; providers must follow the prior authorization requirements and guidance found in the 2025-2026 CareSource PASSE Provider Manual and the Arkansas Medicaid Provider Manual sections referenced (Counseling and Crisis Services; Diagnostic and Evaluation Services; Inpatient Psychiatric Services for Under Age 21; Physician; Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Services for Under Age 21).
- Follow prior authorization and service rules in the 2025-2026 CareSource PASSE Provider Manual.
- Follow Arkansas Medicaid Provider Manual Sections I and II (including Counseling and Crisis Services; Diagnostic and Evaluation Services; Inpatient Psychiatric Services for Under Age 21; Physician; PRTF services) for coverage and authorization requirements.
- Refer to related CareSource policies listed (Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism Spectrum Disorders; Documenting Self Harm in Residential Settings; Drug Testing) for service-specific documentation and authorization expectations.
Referenced Laws, Rules, and Clinical Resources
Inpatient and Related Service Criteria
Applied Behavior Analysis Reference
ABA reference
Applied Behavior Analysis is referenced as a related policy; specific ABA criteria are in that policy.
Assessment and Suicide Risk Screening
Assessment and suicide risk screening
Behavioral health assessment and suicide-risk screening resources referenced for clinical assessment and triage:
Visit Limits and Frequency
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