ACorrea92
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Can an MD, who is not a Psychiatrist, use psychotherapy codes? Ex. 90832
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Wiki Psychotherapy codes question
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bgrasson
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No they have to have BH background- they cant just be an MD and bill for BH services.
ACorrea92
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Thank you. I tried explaining that but was told I need sources to support the answer.
SharonCollachi
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They actually can, if they are qualified to do so. HOWEVER, insurances won't likely pay as they are not credentialed as a behavioral health provider.
JRae5M
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This code does require that the Clinician indicate the therapeutic intervention utilized (i.e., CBT, solution-focused therapy, etc.).
One must consider the scope of state license as well as clinical practice/education. CPT indicates that this code can be billed by physician or other qualified
health care professional. I work with advanced psychiatric nurses who are eligible to bill this code due to their advanced education/training in psychiatric-mental health nursing.
This then goes back to credentialing, as stated prior.
Below is a link for credentialing which may be beneficial in some way...
One must consider the scope of state license as well as clinical practice/education. CPT indicates that this code can be billed by physician or other qualified
health care professional. I work with advanced psychiatric nurses who are eligible to bill this code due to their advanced education/training in psychiatric-mental health nursing.
This then goes back to credentialing, as stated prior.
Below is a link for credentialing which may be beneficial in some way...