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A virtual assistant or intake coordinator can greatly enhance the efficiency of your mental health practice. They can take on a range of administrative tasks, leaving you and your professional team more time to focus on providing mental health services. Here are some ways a virtual assistant could help: Patient Intake: A virtual assistant can […]

The need for mental health services has never been greater. As awareness of the importance of mental health continues to grow, so does the opportunity for mental health professionals to provide these much-needed services. One such avenue is starting a group private mental health practice, which can offer a comprehensive range of services while fostering […]

Insurance companies have the right to request documentation to verify the medical necessity and appropriateness of services billed by a mental health provider. However, it is generally not appropriate for an insurance company to require a provider to submit all of their patient’s records in an audit. In most cases, insurance companies will request specific […]

The answer to this question may depend on several factors, including the specific type of hypnotherapy being provided, the patient’s insurance plan, and the therapist’s credentials and licensure. Hypnosis is a type of therapy that involves guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to help patients achieve a state of heightened suggestibility and openness to […]

CPT codes 90847 and 90846 are both used for family psychotherapy services provided by mental health professionals, but they differ in whether or not the patient is present during the session. CPT code 90846 is used for family psychotherapy sessions without the patient present. This code is used when the therapist is working with the […]

There are several reasons why an insurance company might deny coverage for mental health services provided by a mental health provider. Some of the most common reasons for a denial of coverage include: Lack of medical necessity: The insurance company may determine that the services provided were not medically necessary or were not provided for […]

The interactive complexity add-on code is used in mental health billing to indicate that a psychotherapy session involved communication difficulties or other challenges that affect the delivery of the service. This code can be used in addition to the primary CPT code for the psychotherapy session, such as 90834 or 90837. The interactive complexity code […]

CPT code 90837 is used for individual psychotherapy sessions that last over 53 minutes, and it is not intended for use in couples therapy. For couples therapy, mental health professionals typically use CPT code 90847, which is specifically designated for family psychotherapy with the patient present. Couples therapy is considered a form of family therapy, […]

There are several CPT codes commonly used by mental health therapists in the United States, depending on the type and length of the service provided. Here are some of the most common CPT codes used in mental health therapy: 90834: This code is used for individual psychotherapy sessions lasting between 30 and 45 minutes. 90837: […]

Billing for a diagnostic assessment for mental health using CPT code 90791 involves several steps. Here’s an overview of the process: Verify insurance coverage: Before providing the diagnostic assessment, it’s important to verify the patient’s insurance coverage and determine if the service is covered under their plan. This will help ensure that the service is […]