One minute separates two of the most-billed behavioral health CPT codes, and that minute changes what a therapy session pays. A 52-minute session is 90834. At 53 minutes it becomes 90837, provided the note shows the clock. Reimbursement in mental health rarely hinges on exotic codes. It comes down to time thresholds, add-ons that go […]
Behavioral Health Billing, Behavioral Health CPT Codes, Telehealth
Behavioral health HCPCS codes such as H0004, H0031, H0036 and H2019 are how most state Medicaid programs pay for community mental health and substance use services, while CPT codes such as 90834 and 90837 cover psychotherapy billed to Medicare and commercial plans. Many practices bill both sets in the same week, and the two follow […]
Behavioral Health Billing, Behavioral Health CPT Codes, Medical Billing