A report published by SAMHSA that seeks “solutions to the barriers to the reimbursement of mental health services in primary care settings, specifically reimbursement by Medicare and Medicaid.”
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Quick Guide on Bundled Payments for Behavioral Health Integration Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Medicare payments for services provided by primary care providers for patients participating in a Collaborative Care program or receiving other behavioral health integration services. This handout summarizes the four AMA CPT® codes that can be used to bill for these services.
The payment structure may be used to treat patients with any behavioral health condition that is being treated by the billing practitioner, including substance use disorders.
Basic Coding for Integrated Behavioral Health Care
There are different ways to bill for integrated behavioral health care depending on your model and staffing. This handout gives a brief overview of basic CPT and Medicare billing codes for behavioral health integration and Collaborative Care.
Remember to check with your state and all payers to determine the necessary qualifications for the designated billing providers. Not all states or payers reimburse for every code.
Behavioral Health Integration Services Fact Sheet
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have an updated fact sheet detailing codes that can be used to bill for behavioral health integration (BHI) and Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) services.
Quick Guide on Medicare Payments for Office-Based Substance Use Disorder Services
In January 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the bundled payments for the overall treatment of OUD can be used for any substance use disorder or treating several at one time. This quick guide summarizes the codes that can be used to bill for these services.