Psychotherapy
Description
In this course, participants will delve into the intricate world of mental health treatment coding. This comprehensive program provides a thorough understanding of psychotherapy codes, their definitions, and essential requirements. Through a structured curriculum, students will explore key topics such as individual psychotherapy (CPT 90832, 90834, 90837), family psychotherapy (CPT 90846-90847), multiple-family group psychotherapy (CPT 90849), and group psychotherapy (CPT 90853), among others. The course offers valuable insights into the nuanced aspects of psychotherapy, including the importance of proper documentation and the organizational impact of adhering to reporting guidelines.
Included Lessons:
- What is Psychotherapy
- CPT 90832, 90834, 90837 - Individual Psychotherapy
- CPT 90846-90847 - Family Psychotherapy
- CPT 90849 - Multiple-family Group Psychotherapy
- CPT 90853 - Group Psychotherapy (Other than of a Multiple-family Group)
- Psychotherapy Clarifications
- Additional Things to Look For When Reviewing Psychotherapy Services
- Organizational Impact
CEUs available for the following credentials:
AAPC
COC, CPC, CPC-P, CEMC, CFPC, CIMC, CPB, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM
AHIMA
CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, CDIP, CHDA, CHPS
Key Takeaways
- Understanding of Psychotherapy Codes: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of psychotherapy codes, including individual, family, multiple-family group, and group psychotherapy codes (CPT 90832, 90834, 90837, 90846-90847, 90849, and 90853), enabling them to accurately assign codes for various mental health treatments.
- Code Requirements: Coders will learn the specific requirements associated with each psychotherapy code, such as session duration, patient presence, and therapy focus, ensuring accurate code selection.
- Medicare and Insurance Coverage: Participants will understand the nuances of Medicare and insurance coverage for psychotherapy services, including the conditions under which family psychotherapy is covered and exceptions for multiple-family group psychotherapy.
- Documentation Best Practices: Coders will be equipped with best practices for documenting psychotherapy encounters, including annotating start and stop times or total session time, to prevent claim denials and improper payments.
- Modifiers and Billing Guidelines: The course covers the use of modifiers, such as the -59 modifier for reporting separate and distinct services, and provides insight into reimbursement considerations based on payor policies.
Benefits of Taking this Course
- Improved Ability to Accurately Assign Psychotherapy Codes
- Career Advancement
- Increased Professional Confidence
- Enhanced Compliance
FAQs
What is the primary difference between individual and family psychotherapy codes?
How does understanding psychotherapy benefit medical coders in their careers?
Understanding psychotherapy is beneficial for medical coders as it expands their knowledge base and skill set. It enables them to accurately code and document mental health services, reducing the risk of claim denials and ensuring compliance. This expertise can open up career advancement opportunities in healthcare coding, as the demand for accurate coding in mental health services continues to grow.
About our Medical Coding Courses
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