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New CPT Codes for Psychological Testing and Evaluation
In 2019 CMS introduced a new set of CPT codes for use with psychological and neuropsychological testing and…
CPT 96127 Frequently Asked Questions
CPT Code 96127 is a generic mental health screening code that is covered by all major insurances. It is designed to pay for the evenly applied screening…
Mental Health Screening in the Age of Telehealth
The age of telehealth is upon us. Telehealth, which encompasses the delivery of medical and mental health assessment and treatment, can be…
Increased Mental Health Symptoms During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Increased Mental Health Symptoms During the COVID-19 Pandemic. These staggering effects have impacted the emotional well-being…
The Importance of Screening for Mental Health Symptoms in the Primary Care Setting
Mental health problems affect approximately 45 million adults in the United States alone1, with more than…
Looking to the Future of Comorbid Mental Health Screening
Psychiatric intakes or assessments require repetitive forms and questionnaires. This is exhausting not only for the patient but…
The biggest cause of frustration for both doctors and patients may really be a treatable mental health condition
We have all had occasional aches and pains we can’t explain, but for those with a somatic symptom disorder (SSD), the pains can cause…
More than 9.2 Million adults have co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders in the US
45% of those with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) have a co-occurring mental health condition yet sadly, only 7.4% receive the correct care…
Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equality
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) clarifies that insurance plans cannot discriminate in provider reimbursement rates as a way of discouraging mental health providers from participating in their network. Even with the MHPAEA, individuals continue to pay more out-of-pocket for mental health & addiction care; and the trend is going in the wrong direction…
CPT 96127 Billing and Usage Guide
What is CPT 96127? CPT code 96127 (Brief emotional/behavioral assessment) has only been around since early 2015, and has been approved by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and is reimbursed by major insurance companies, such as Aetna, Anthem
