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What psychologists need to know about Health Information …

WEBHealth Information Exchanges (HIEs) allow health care providers, including behavioral health providers, to securely access and share a patient’s medical …

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Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention Services

WEB2002–2019 Health and Behavior Assessment and Intervention Codes. Note: H&B services provided prior to January 1, 2020, should be filed using CPT codes 96150–96155. The …

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Measurement-based care

WEBMeasurement-based care (MBC) describes the evidence-based practice of using systematic and routine assessment of the patient’s perspective through patient-reported progress …

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Commonly asked questions on the changes to the Health …

WEB2020 HBAI FAQs. March 3, 2020. Commonly asked questions on the changes to the Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention (HBAI, formerly H&B) codes effective January 1, …

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Detailed FAQs about the information blocking rule

WEBIn March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic began to take hold in the United States, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS’) Office of the National …

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Billing and coding for Health Behavior Assessment/Re-Assessment

WEBFor health behavior assessment or reassessment services and testing services that are performed during the same encounter on the same date of service, Modifier 59 should …

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ICD Diagnostic Coding

WEBSince October 1, 2015, psychologists and other health care professionals have been required to use the ICD-10-CM for diagnostic coding and billing purposes. The following …

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Treating anxiety and stress in front-line workers: A step-by-step …

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented anxiety and trauma for front-line health-care workers. APA has provided guidance on conducting a diagnostic …

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2024 Physician Fee Schedule final rule released

WEBBy the Office of Healthcare Financing. The November 2, 2023, release of the final rule on the 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule brings good news for …

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2022 guidelines for reporting interactive complexity

WEBAccording to CPT guidelines, psychologists can report interactive complexity in conjunction with diagnostic evaluation (CPT code 90791), individual psychotherapy …

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Introduction to the 2020 Health Behavior Assessment and …

WEBHealth and behavior assessment (e.g., health-focused clinical interview, behavioral observations, psychophysiological monitoring, health-oriented questionnaires), each 15 …

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New federal rule affects psychologists with electronic health records

WEBPsychologists who use electronic health records (EHR) have to be compliant with the new federal “information blocking” rule by April 5. The rule, issued in …

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Research roundup: Evidence for digital therapeutics

WEBIn this installment of Research Roundup, we explore the latest evidence on the efficacy of digital therapeutics for mental health conditions including depression, …

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Health and Behavior Services Frequently Asked Questions

WEBThe use of these CPT ® codes requires a physical health diagnosis. Typically, health and behavior assessment and intervention services address an assortment of physical …

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Psychologists will see payment increases for health behavior …

WEBBeginning Jan. 1, 2020, psychologists will receive higher payments for providing treatment to Medicare patients who receive services for coping with or managing a physical health …

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How to report interprofessional telephone/internet/electronic …

WEBCPT code 99451 is reported for the total time spent by the consulting psychologist to access data/information via the electronic health record (EHR), …

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How to bill for brief substance and alcohol abuse services

WEBA population health approach would focus on providing SBIRT services, with an emphasis on opioid use/substance abuse, as well as alcohol abuse. Clinical …

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Urging Congress to fully fund the Department of Health and …

WEBAPA joined the Coalition for Health Funding (CHF), an alliance of 84 nonprofit organizations working to promote substantial investments in the public health …

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Telephone assessment and management services

WEBTelephone assessment and management services are patient-initiated non-face-to-face services provided by a QHP to a patient, parent, or guardian via real-time …

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How to report smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visits

WEBPatients diagnosed with mental and behavioral health disorders have higher rates of smoking as well as increased morbidity. In 2016, 34.6% of adults with any …

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