Policy Updates Medical Policy & Clinical GuidelinesSimply Healthcare Plans, Inc. - Medicaid Managed CareSimply Healthcare Plans, Inc. - Florida Healthy KidsClear Health Alliance - Medicaid Managed CareJune 16, 2025

Home health respiratory: new CPT precertification requirements

As of May 15, 2025, the following CPT® codes require precertification:

CPT code(s)

Description

S5180

Home Health Respiratory Therapy, Initial Evaluation

S5181

Home Health Respiratory Therapy, NOS, Per Diem

Standard precertification requests can be submitted by way of:

If you have questions, contact your local Provider Relations representative or contact Provider Services at 844‑405‑4296.

Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. is a Managed Care Plan with a Florida Medicaid contract.
Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. is a Managed Care Plan with a Florida Healthy Kids contract.
Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. dba Clear Health Alliance is a Managed Care Plan with a Florida Medicaid contract.

FLSMPLY-CD-084294-25