What's the difference between ASAM 3.7 and ASAM 4 detox?

Both are inpatient withdrawal management. ASAM 4 is medically managed — delivered in a hospital with continuous physician management — and used when withdrawal needs hospital-level intensity. ASAM 3.7 is medically monitored — 24/7 nursing with physician oversight — at a freestanding SUD facility.

How do I figure out the right path for me?

Call admissions. We'll listen to your situation, explain the levels of care, and help you understand what may be available given your insurance and your clinical needs. No pressure, no obligation.

Kentucky Medicaid · Detox

Does Kentucky Medicaid cover medical detox?

Name: Golden Grove Recovery
Address: 4418 Malcolm Ave, Louisville, KY, 40211, US
Telephone: (502) 610-4829
Price range: $$

Kentucky Medicaid covers medical withdrawal management when it is medically necessary. The setting and level of coverage depend on your plan and clinical needs — talk to admissions about the right path for you.

Call (502) 610-4829 Verify My Coverage

Golden Grove Recovery is preparing to open in Louisville, KY. Coverage information on this page describes Kentucky Medicaid substance use treatment in general — your individual coverage depends on your specific plan, plan year, and medical-necessity determination. Call admissions to talk through your situation.

What detox is

Medical withdrawal management.

Detox — clinically called withdrawal management — is the supervised medical process of safely clearing a substance from the body while managing symptoms that range from uncomfortable to life-threatening. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can be fatal without medical supervision; opioid withdrawal is severe and increases relapse and overdose risk if unmanaged.

Detox is the first step in treatment, not the full treatment. Real recovery work happens at the levels of care that follow.

Insurance disclaimer: Golden Grove Recovery is in pre-opening setup. The information on this page helps you understand Kentucky Medicaid coverage for substance use treatment. Contact admissions to discuss your individual situation and treatment options.

Levels of detox

ASAM 3.7 and ASAM 4.

The two inpatient detox levels in the ASAM continuum are 3.7 and 4. Both are 24/7 supervised — the difference is intensity and setting.

ASAM 4

Medically Managed Inpatient

Delivered in a hospital with continuous physician management. Used when withdrawal requires hospital-level resources.

ASAM 3.7

Medically Monitored Inpatient

Delivered in a freestanding SUD facility with 24/7 nursing and physician oversight. Used when a patient needs structured medical detox but not full hospital intensity.

The right level for any individual patient is a clinical determination made at intake.

Pick your plan

Detox coverage by Kentucky Medicaid plan.

Pick your plan to see what's covered for the SUD treatment continuum.

Kentucky Medicaid

Aetna Better Health

See Aetna Better Health's detox coverage detail.

View Aetna Better Health coverage → Kentucky Medicaid

Anthem Medicaid

See Anthem Medicaid's detox coverage detail.

View Anthem Medicaid coverage → Kentucky Medicaid

Humana Healthy Horizons

See Humana Healthy Horizons's detox coverage detail.

View Humana Healthy Horizons coverage → Kentucky Medicaid

Passport

See Passport's detox coverage detail.

View Passport coverage → Kentucky Medicaid

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

See UnitedHealthcare Community Plan's detox coverage detail.

View UnitedHealthcare Community Plan coverage → Kentucky Medicaid

WellCare

See WellCare's detox coverage detail.

View WellCare coverage →

Prior authorization

How authorization works for detox.

Inpatient detox admissions are typically handled through urgent notification followed by concurrent clinical review using ASAM criteria. For most Kentucky Medicaid plans, lengthy pre-authorization is not required for medically necessary withdrawal management — Admissions manages the notification and review with your MCO so you can focus on getting safe.

Frequently asked

Common questions about detox coverage.

Does Kentucky Medicaid cover medical detox?: Kentucky Medicaid covers medical withdrawal management when it is medically necessary. The level of coverage and the setting where detox is delivered vary by plan and by clinical need.
What's the difference between ASAM 3.7 and ASAM 4 detox?: Both are inpatient withdrawal management. ASAM 4 is medically managed — delivered in a hospital with continuous physician management — and used when withdrawal needs hospital-level intensity. ASAM 3.7 is medically monitored — 24/7 nursing with physician oversight — at a freestanding SUD facility.
Is detox the same as treatment?: No. Detox is the first step — it manages the medical risk of withdrawal. Real recovery work happens at the levels of care that follow: residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient — paired with medication when indicated.
How do I figure out the right path for me?: Call admissions. We'll listen to your situation, explain the levels of care, and help you understand what may be available given your insurance and your clinical needs. No pressure, no obligation.

Take the next step

Need detox? Talk to admissions.

If you're in withdrawal or about to be, call us. We'll listen to your situation and help you understand the right next step.

Call (502) 610-4829 Verify Insurance