New Jersey’s infants and toddlers deserve a strong start in life.
The good news? The state continues to implement policies and investments to promote good health, creating opportunities to fund evidence-based programs like HealthySteps.
This page provides resources and updates related to financing HealthySteps sites and HealthySteps-aligned services in the state of New Jersey. It is updated regularly to reflect the latest guidance.
New Jersey
Billing, Coding, and Payment Resources
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Billing and Coding Guide
Comprehensive overview of commonly billable HealthySteps and HealthySteps-aligned services with corresponding allowable, billable providers.
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Billing and Coding Crosswalk
Lists reimbursable HS-aligned services and a corresponding list of providers who can render the services to assist with hiring decisions or to quickly identify “open” codes.
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Helpful Sources
Shares important resources for key billing and coding information within New Jersey.
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FAQs
Answers to the most common questions about billing and coding for HealthySteps and HealthySteps-aligned services in NJ.
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NJ FamilyCare Coverage for HealthySteps
This NJ Medicaid newsletter provides guidance for practices implementing the HealthySteps model in New Jersey about the Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare enhanced reimbursement model.
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General Resources
Full library of resources to support HealthySteps sustainability
Questions about sustainable financing for HealthySteps in New Jersey?
News and Updates
Cause for Celebration: HealthySteps NJ Reaches a Major Milestone
Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) reflects on the growth of HealthySteps in the state and the exciting new NJ FamilyCare enhanced payment rate for well-child and sick visit claims submitted for children under four years of age.
Investing in Early Childhood: The Case for HealthySteps in New Jersey
The Burke Foundation and the NJ Health Care Quality Institute developed this overview of the business case for HealthySteps in New Jersey, including research findings.
New Jersey’s FY24 Budget Invests in Children and Families, Including Funding for Evidence-Based HealthySteps Program
New Jersey’s recently approved FY 2024 budget includes $500,000 in state dollars eligible for federal match—a $1 million investment—in the evidence-based HealthySteps program.
It’s time to focus on infant mental health, lawmakers are urged
NJ Assembly committee hears from parents and advocates on the importance of infant mental health, highlighting HealthySteps and one caregiver’s story.
New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics Secures $4 Million HRSA Cooperative Agreement to Launch New Jersey SEEDlings: Supporting Equity in Early Development
NJAAP announces Cooperative Agreement with HRSA to Transform Pediatrics in Early Childhood (TPEC). This initiative will bring together a diverse group of medical experts in pediatrics and obstetrics, parent advocates, and HealthySteps practice leaders to improve early developmental and social-emotional health, school readiness, and family well-being.
