Does Michigan Medicaid cover doula services?

Yes. Michigan Medicaid doula initiative covers doula services. Coverage still depends on active eligibility, the service date, provider setup, and visit notes.

How much does Michigan Medicaid pay doulas?

Michigan pays per visit — Prenatal or postpartum doula visit, 12 total visits before prior authorization: $100; Telemedicine-eligible prenatal or postpartum doula visit: $100; Attendance at labor and delivery, in-person: $1,500. Check current amounts against the official sources in the Michigan rate reference.

What should my Michigan visit note include?

Michigan lists 6 visit-note checks to review before claim entry, starting with: Submit fee-for-service claims in CHAMPS and follow Medicaid Health Plan billing instructions for managed-care members.. See the Michigan visit-note checklist for the full list.

Why do Michigan doula Medicaid claims get denied?

Common reasons include michigan visit limit reached; diagnosis code does not match michigan guidance; michigan modifier missing or wrong. The Michigan denied-claim guide lists the next step for each.

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Michigan Medicaid doula billing

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Michigan Medicaid doula billing rules

Michigan uses per-visit service lines such as Prenatal or postpartum doula visit, 12 total visits before prior authorizationPrior authorizationPrior authorization is payer approval before a service, extra visit, or exception is billed. Some states use a different term, such as prior approval. at $100, with modifiers, caps, and documentation checks to confirm before claim entry.

Can doulas bill Medicaid in Michigan?

Yes, when Michigan Medicaid doula initiative rules, eligibility, setup, and notes support the service.

How does payment work?

Prenatal or postpartum doula visit, 12 total visits before prior authorization: $100; Telemedicine-eligible prenatal or postpartum doula visit: $100

First thing to check?

Confirm CHAMPS / Medicaid Health Plan pathways access and payer routing.

Biggest risk?

Michigan visit limit reached: Record the prior authorization in your secure system before billing services beyond 12 visits.

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Paid by visit

Prenatal or postpartum doula visit, 12 total visits before prior authorization: $100 with modifier HD

Telemedicine-eligible prenatal or postpartum doula visit: $100 with modifier HD, 95

Attendance at labor and delivery, in-person: $1,500 with modifier HD

Prior authorization is needed after 12 sessions.

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Prior authorization may be needed after 12 sessions.
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Client and eligibility

Submit fee-for-serviceFee-for-serviceFee-for-service is a Medicaid payment path where the state Medicaid program pays claims directly instead of routing them through a managed care plan. claims in CHAMPS and follow Medicaid Health Plan billing instructions for managed-care members.
Obtain prior authorizationPrior authorizationPrior authorization is payer approval before a service, extra visit, or exception is billed. Some states use a different term, such as prior approval. before providing more than 12 prenatal or postpartum visits.
Keep start and end time, professional service description, recommendation source or statewide standing recommendation basis, and doula record details for at least seven years.

Rates and claim details

Use S9445 with modifierModifierA modifier is added to a billing code to describe a specific service, setting, or program rule. Examples include state-specific modifiers for doula visit type or delivery support. HD for prenatal and postpartum visits; use diagnosis Z33.1 for prenatal and Z39.2 for postpartum.
Use T1033 with modifierModifierA modifier is added to a billing code to describe a specific service, setting, or program rule. Examples include state-specific modifiers for doula visit type or delivery support. HD and diagnosis Z33.1 for in-person labor and delivery attendance.
For telemedicine S9445 visits, confirm the service followed MDHHS telemedicine policy and include modifierModifierA modifier is added to a billing code to describe a specific service, setting, or program rule. Examples include state-specific modifiers for doula visit type or delivery support. 95.

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