Billing and Coding

Access information on the language of reimbursement for addiction treatment services. 

DATA 2000 Patient Limit

Learn about the recent final rule that increased the buprenorphine patient limit to 275, resources ASAM has to help members increase their patient limit and information on the process to apply for a waiver.

DEA Office Inspection Tips

Know how to prepare for a DEA inspection at your practice or treatment center.

Confidentiality (42 CFR Part 2)

Learn how ASAM advocates for patient privacy protections as federal regulations are changed and updated.

Standards and Performance Measures

• Standards of Care for the Addiction Specialist Physician Document
• Performance Measures for the Addiction Specialist Physician
• Specifying and Testing ASAM Measures using Veterans Health Administration Data
• Applying ASAM Performance Measures in Commercial Health Insurance and Services Data

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Prescribing Buprenorphine

Prescribing privileges have been expanded to nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) for five years (until October 1, 2021).

Utilization Management Resources

ASAM provides resources to assist physicians when dealing with a payer utilization management issues.