dogwhisperer36
Contributor
Hi There,
This may be a dumb question, but here goes. I have been billing for therapists (LCSWs, LPCs), and using the psychotherapy codes - 90853, 90837, 90834; etc.
I spoke with a psychiatrist today who wants me to start billing for him. He is currently billing E/M codes for his visits (99213, 99214). He says that he doesn't really do psychotherapy; that his visits are more medical management. Is this the norm for Psychiatrists?
Thank you,
Tara
This may be a dumb question, but here goes. I have been billing for therapists (LCSWs, LPCs), and using the psychotherapy codes - 90853, 90837, 90834; etc.
I spoke with a psychiatrist today who wants me to start billing for him. He is currently billing E/M codes for his visits (99213, 99214). He says that he doesn't really do psychotherapy; that his visits are more medical management. Is this the norm for Psychiatrists?
Thank you,
Tara