US · guidance
CMS SOM App. FC, Tag M0239
§485.916(a)(2) Based on the findings of the comprehensive assessment, the CMHC must
determine the appropriate licensed mental health professional, who is a member of the
client’s interdisciplinary treatment team, to coordinate care and treatment decisions with
each client, to ensure that each client’s needs are assessed, and to ensure that the active
treatment plan is implemented as indicated.
Interpretive Guidelines §485.916(a)(2)
There should be documentation in the client’s medical record, specifically in either the
comprehensive assessment or treatment plan, which indicates the specific licensed mental
health professional team member that has been assigned the role of providing treatment
plan coordination. While CMHCs are not required to provide services directly that are not
associated with the admitting diagnosis and the scope of the services provided by the
CMHC, they are expected to make appropriate and timely referrals for such services.
History
Rev. 196, Issued: 01-10-20, Effective: 01-10-20, Implementation: 01-10-20
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
f2682369ef0b693c128162e21a22628f5b558cd607efa3cf0b7adf6132d9bf9e
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