Behavioral health via telehealth is allowed permanently, thanks to the Consolidated Appropriations Act signed in Dec. 2020 and effective January 2021. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 permanently removed geographic and originating site restrictions for behavioral health services in Medicare, allowing beneficiaries to receive mental health services from any location, including their homes, without rural-only […]
Assuring Compliance for Behavioral Health Services | Webinar
Recorded August 15th, 2024
1 CEU expires 8/30/26
Guest Presenters Cheryl Krusch and Natalie Laaman of BerryDunn
This webinar reviews essential documentation requirements and coding standards, describes common denial reasons, and provides proactive steps to mitigate risk effectively. Elevate your practice’s compliance standards and ensure proper documentation and coding for revenue integrity.
Coding Guide – Behavioral Health Services
The coding for psychiatric and psychotherapy services changed in 2013 and although that was years ago many psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners (NPs), and psychiatric physician assistants (PAs) are still adjusting to the change. This guide will answer questions about how to code for behavioral health services including: initial evaluations, re-evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy.