BC Advantage - 2024 Issue 6

Analyzing the Auditing of Psychotherapy

When I was asked if I would like to be a contributer to NAMAS' May articles, my first thought was absolutely. This is particularly timely as May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a crucial period for coders and auditors to reflect on the importance of accurate billing and documentation for behavioral health services. Our focus and education have been primarily on Evaluation and Management services’ CPT codes. However, let’s challenge ourselves and shift our focus to other services that can be billed as a time-based service. So, let’s delve into the complexities of behavioral health.   Psychotherapy...

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