Do you need to write a discharge summary as a mental health provider? Yes and no. Confusing? Definitely. That’s because the standards are not consistent from one insurance company to the next. Here’s what I can tell you: Discharge Summaries for Medicaid Medicaid requires … [Read more...] about Are Discharge Summaries Mandatory?
Use CPT Code 90837 for Higher Reimbursement Rates!
When CPT codes for psychotherapy were revised in 2017, it became possible to bill for longer therapy sessions. The one being addressed in this blog, is 90837, which is 53 minutes or more. Many of us spend 55 to 60 minutes with clients anyway because for many clients, the additional 10 -15 minutes … [Read more...] about Use CPT Code 90837 for Higher Reimbursement Rates!